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Do Immigrants Help or Hurt US Healthcare?
Patients are not the only critical piece of the equation. A Web site that examines hot business topics in medicine offers an unusual perspective on this and other issues.
Article, May 2008
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Surgeon Sews for Fun, Sutures for a Livin
Ramona Bates, MD, is a plastic surgeon who uses her blog to further her interests in surgical procedures and quilting.
Article, May 2008
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"Doc Gurley" Brings Humor to Serious Health Issues
A physician practicing at a homeless clinic provides witty commentary on today's healthcare system.
Article, April 2008
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A Reasonable Take on the Mysteries of Medicine
"Dr. Val" shares stories and insights on the often puzzling world of medicine at her blog, The Voice of Reason.
Article, April 2008
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Advocacy for Women's Health: Connecting People With Information
Trust this medical librarian to bring you highlights of the best of recent writing from doctors, nurses, students, patients, researchers, and others concerned with healthcare.
Article, April 2008
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From Funny T-shirts to Thoughtful Reflections
An electrophysiologist ventured online to raise money with funny medical T-shirts and soon discovered a new frontier in medicine.
Article, April 2008
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Flirting With Surgery
Lured by his own attraction to a career in surgery, a medical student showcases the experiences of others already practicing in that field.
Article, March 2008
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Internet "Nitpicker" Challenges Popular Medical Misconceptions
A physician dissects medical information presented on the TV show "House, MD" and in popular comic books.
Article, March 2008
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American vs Canadian Healthcare: How Do They Rate?
An editor of a blog about Canadian medicine highlights the strengths and weaknesses of that healthcare system.
Article, March 2008
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Exploiting Web Resources to Make Medical Knowledge More Accessible
A Hungarian medical student helps lead the charge to define medicine's role in the expanding world of Internet opportunities.
Article, February 2008
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An Interview a Day Gives More Subjects Their Say
An anonymous surgeon writes a blog to showcase stories from doctors and other notable figures.
Article, February 2008
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Doctors and Lawyers and Government! Oh, My!
A lawyer specializing in healthcare business shares his insights on how the medical profession is dealing with legal and regulatory demands.
Article, February 2008
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DiabetesMine Offers Wealth of Patient Resources
A popular Web site advocates for patients with diabetes by raising awareness and highlighting timely issues.
Article, February 2008
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"Emergiblog" Provides Provocative and Poignant Aspects of Medicine
An enduring figure in the online nursing community experiences and promotes change.
Article, January 2008
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But You Don't Look Sick!
A patient with lupus gives people a novel way to conceptualize and understand chronic, hidden illness.
Article, January 2008
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Sharpen Your Brain to Improve Performance, Lower Stress
"Brain fitness" is a growing field; this Web site examines the science behind it and also offers exercises and tools.
Article, January 2008
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Web Site Reveals the Mystery of Pathology
A group of emerging pathologists sheds light on medicine's most mysterious specialty while simultaneously producing a valuable resource for the profession.
Article, January 2008
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Surgery in South Africa: Corruption, Violence...and Beauty
A surgeon blogger in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa shares the frustrations and rewards of his work and life.
Article, January 2008
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UK Psychiatrist Battles Demons Within and Without
A junior psychiatrist in the United Kingdom uses her blog to vent about the healthcare bureaucracy and about her own struggles with mental illness.
Article, December 2007
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Surgeon Dives Deep to Display Photos of the OR and the Ocean Floor
A Malaysian surgeon uses his blog to showcase his photographic skills and to highlight a unique perspective on medicine.
Article, December 2007
