Medical Students Perspective

• Medicine Must Dismantle Racism With Academic Rigor Pediatrician Patricia Poitevien says she experienced race and gender discrimination in both her training and later career. Now she is careful to ensure her advisees know that possibilities abound.
  Medscape Pediatrics, July 13, 2020
• When a White Coat and Badge Don't Protect You Samuel Kebede is a Black internal medicine resident who is often mistaken for cleaning staff or asked to show his ID. “Racism permeates all institutions,” he says. ”Medicine is not immune.”
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 10, 2020
• Past 3 Months of COVID Interviews: What We've Learned   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte reflects on the past 100 episodes of 'Coronavirus in Context' and what we have learned as a country.
  WebMD, July 10, 2020
• Jul 10 2020 This Week in Cardiology   COVID, sacubitril/valsartan, left atrial appendage occlusion, and statins are the topics Dr John Mandrola discusses in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, July 10, 2020
• The Week That Wasn't in COVID-19: Bandanas Ineffective, Gym Risk Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
  Medscape, July 10, 2020
• Gaslighting Syndrome: A True Story of Abuse A late night phone call tipped off this psychiatrist that his patient's psychosis might not be quite as it seemed.
  Medscape Psychiatry, July 09, 2020
• Patients Who Refuse Masks: Responses That Won't Get You Sued A patient refuses to wear a mask in your office. Can you refuse to provide care?
  Medscape Family Medicine, July 09, 2020
• Yes, Current COVID Infection Fatality Rates Are a Big Deal Some have argued that rising COVID-19 infection rates in young people are no big deal because death rates are falling. A closer look at data tells a concerning story.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 09, 2020
• COVID News: Perspective From a Physician Journalist   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Jonathan LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, about his experience as a physician journalist.
  WebMD, July 08, 2020
• 'Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?' As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it's safe for everyone, including those with lung disease, to wear masks.
  Medscape Medical News, July 07, 2020
• Could a VA Directive Overhaul Kidney Care? Directive 1053 may have gotten lost in the pandemic news, but it could have widespread implications for the management of CKD by nephrologists and primary care. Tejas Desai, MD, takes a closer look.
  Medscape Nephrology, July 06, 2020
• Recent Journal Retractions: Flawed or Fraud?   The medical community has come to expect accuracy from top medical journals, says Dr George Lundberg.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 02, 2020
• Should Steroids Be Used to Treat ARDS? Are steroids safe or even helpful for patients with ARDS? It's complicated.
  Medscape Critical Care, July 01, 2020
• New Study Supports Treating Cancer Now   Dr David Kerr comments on a recent study that looked at one of the big unknowns when COVID-19 started: whether there is an increased risk for mortality for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
  Medscape Oncology, July 01, 2020
• The Convergence of COVID-19 and Structural Racism   Emergency physicians Robert Glatter, Megan Ranney, and Ali Raja discuss the second surge of the pandemic, structural racism, PPE grassroots initiatives, and why emergency planning needs to be rethought.
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, July 01, 2020
• Could Nightly Drinks Be Good for the Brain?   Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with greater cognitive function.
  Medscape, July 01, 2020
• Should ADAURA Trial Results Change Practice in NSCLC?   Dr Mark Kris says yes and explains why he thinks 3-year treatment with osimertinib should become the new standard of care for patients with EGFR mutation–positive NSCLC.
  Medscape Oncology, June 30, 2020
• Should We Chemically Castrate Sex Offenders to Prevent More Abuse?   Bioethicist Art Caplan explains why laws requiring such treatments for those convicted of abusing minors are probably ineffective.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, June 30, 2020
• Taking Residency Training Online   Got residents to train? With inexpensive tools, you can build an innovative web-based training program.
  The Curbsiders, June 30, 2020
• Creating 'Social Bubbles' With Clear Rules Can Help People Socialize   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr William Schaffner about the concept of 'social bubbles' and how people can interact with others while minimizing their COVID-19 risk.
  WebMD, June 30, 2020