July 16, 2019
(Quartz) – Neurotypical humans could see these kinds of cyborg-esque technologies as giving these kids unfair advantages. But it was also an introduction to the messy complexity of what makes a “better” life. As a naive hearing person, it never occurred … Read More
July 15, 2019
(Scientific American) – It’s four o’clock on a roasting Wednesday last July. I am a resident physician at Yale University, and I am sitting beside my wife, Kristin Budde, who just became an attending physician, also at Yale. We are … Read More
July 9, 2019
(The Conversation) – In a forthcoming academic article, I argue that physician burnout is as much a legal problem as it is a medical one. Many laws and regulations protect the health and welfare of American workers. This is particularly … Read More
July 5, 2019
(CNN) – Few public policy issues are as divisive as abortion — and to think that all sides could agree on even one aspect would seem naive. But based on our analysis of global data spanning two decades, we argue … Read More
July 1, 2019
(Yahoo!) – I wasn’t ready to join any grieving communities, but I quickly learned that America wasn’t ready for me. Our country has a low tolerance for death and treats the passing of life as a subject of taboo. We … Read More
June 28, 2019
(The Conversation) – Medical experiments involving intentionally infecting people with bacteria, viruses, and parasites are surprisingly common. And they are becoming more common worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The ultimate aim of these “human challenge studies” is usually to test … Read More
June 20, 2019
(The Atlantic) – Despite the fear and anxiety that many parents of disabled children initially have, published research shows that—with the proper support—they routinely end up satisfied with their lives and optimistic about their children’s chances for future happiness. Moreover, … Read More
June 14, 2019
(The Conversation) – For the past two decades, the Chinese regime has been killing prisoners of conscience for their organs. The purchase and sale of human lives has become an industry, and Canada, among other developed countries, has been supporting … Read More
June 12, 2019
(The Conversation) – Patients who experience organ failure need a transplant to improve their odds of survival and to achieve a better quality of life. However, getting an organ transplant is often accompanied by several challenges, many of which can … Read More
June 10, 2019
(STAT News) – When technology or insurance coverage determinations evolve, so do the opportunities for mischief. That’s what my colleagues and I have been seeing in the genetic testing space. Genetic testing, whether it’s for ancestral research or assessing disease … Read More
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