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'Shower' Me for My Medical Expertise

Commentary December 27, 2023 8

A recent article criticized Wegovy's manufacturers for "showering" doctors with money. Beverly Tchang, MD, explains why doctors shouldn't be ashamed of receiving consulting fees for their expertise.
Clinician Duties During Times of Geopolitical Conflict

Commentary December 21, 2023
Pig Organs in Humans: We're Not Ready Yet, Says Ethicist

Commentary December 4, 2023 4
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Can Endos Use Social Media Safely?

Expert Interview November 27, 2023

The Ethics of Sham PCI and Clinical Relevance of ORBITA-2

Commentary December 27, 2023
Are You Sure Your Patient Is Alive?

Commentary December 4, 2023 23
Don't Let Bureaucracy Impede Research for ALS, Says Ethicist

Commentary November 30, 2023 2
Time to Open Humane Lodging for the Homeless Mentally Ill?

Commentary November 27, 2023 22

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