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The lifelong learning of saying goodbye
July 7, 2026 | 5 min read
Saying farewell is sometimes a necessary part of practice. When appropriate, honor feelings of grief in yourself and your patients.
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The other side of the stethoscope
July 2, 2026 | 3 min read
My rare spinal tumor required complex surgery at Johns Hopkins, where I’m a faculty physician. The experience reminded me that while technology saves lives, empathy and compassionate presence sustain patients through their darkest moments.
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Chronic fatigue—17 minutes can change a life
June 30, 2026 | 3 min read
Orthostatic intolerance—when the body struggles to maintain blood flow to the brain while standing—is a common, treatable cause of chronic fatigue that is often missed. A methodical standing test combined with listening carefully to the patient's story can provide an accurate diagnosis.
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