Pneumococcus kills 1 million children annually according to the World Health Organization. The key to the pathogen’s virulence is its…
Racial Inequalities in Mortality from Coronavirus: The Tip of the Iceberg
At present, the United States population of about 332 million represents about 4.25% of the population of the world which…
Medical Licensure: It is time to eliminate practice borders within the United States
At this time of a national health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, indeed a global health crisis, we are…
Coma during a febrile illness – Respiratory Syncytial Virus-triggered ischemic stroke
An active 79-year-old woman was admitted in early December in coma.
Raids Reveal Massive Fentanyl Production in Myanmar
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.