China’s crackdown on makers of the drug, which has fueled the U.S. opioid crisis, may have simply created opportunities for…
Myanmar Raids Reveal New Production of a Killer Drug
After dominating the global methamphetamine trade, crime syndicates in Myanmar are starting to make fentanyl, the drug that has fueled…
Veterans’ Day, 2020: Personal Reflections
This month is Veterans’ Day, 2020. The readers of The American Journal of Medicine (AJM) will probably be reading this…
Eliminate Mental Health Questions on Applications for Medical Licensure
The 2010s saw “an unusual number of public calls to change privacy rules to permit or require greater disclosure of…
All 50 States Have Eased Coronavirus Restrictions
More changes took effect on Wednesday, but vast discrepancies remain as states forge ahead after shutdowns. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin…
The Time for ‘The Talk’ Is Now
During the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s critical to discuss end-of-life plans before you get sick.
How Bike Share Programs Might Make Cycling Safer
Bicycle-car accidents decreased after a bike share program was introduced in Philadelphia.
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Acute Medically ill Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Venous thromboembolism is considered as a preventable cause of death for hospitalized patients. Guidelines recommend the use of pharmacological prophylaxis…
Coronavirus Forces Cambridge to Hold Most Classes Online Next Year: Live Coverage
The W.H.O. agreed to investigate the world’s pandemic response. A 100-year-old British World War II veteran who raised millions has…
Facial nerve palsy: Clinical Practice and Cognitive Errors
Facial paralysis is the most common cranial nerve paralysis and the majority of these are idiopathic. Idiopathic facial paralysis, or…