Observations and Commentary on Medicine and Current Events
I was featured on the Graft Podcast talking about good medicine, the art of being human, actually caring for patients, and the essence of science and its abuse in current times of COVID. This is what EBMT Trainees had to say about our conversation: With his podcast healthcare unfiltered, his perspective articles in Journal of … Read more
In this important and timely “Healthcare Unfiltered” podcast episode, I host Ethan Weiss and Kevin Bass to debate the merit of the so-called “KETO diet”. The world of nutrition can get complicated, but everyone probably has heard about the Keto Diet. I invite both physicians to explain to us what the keto diet is; what … Read more
I read this book “Off Our Chests” written by Liza and John Marshall, based on the true story of Liza’s journey with triple-negative breast cancer. I then had the opportunity to interview them both on my “Healthcare Unfiltered” Podcast. My book review was originally posted on the HealthCareBlog. She was a successful corporate lawyer turned professional volunteer … Read more
Hosts of Beyond the Journal, Jack West & Charu Aggarwal, asked me to come on their podcast to chat about the balance of medical talent between academia & industry, as well as the advantages of different social media platforms for thoughtful discussion. (45:04)
I read this book “When Blood Breaks Down” written by Mikkael Sekeres based on true stories of patients with lukemia. I then had the opportunity to interview Mikkael on my “Outspoken Oncology” Podcast. My book review was originally posted on the HealthCareBlog.
The Health Professional Radio interviewed myself, as well as Dr. Stephen Liu, an oncologist with Medstar Health and an investigator on this study, to discuss the data presentation from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO 2020) Virtual Scientific Program, Abstract 9544/Poster 310: Characterization of KRAS mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
I wrote this essay for the HealthCareBlog amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyone started discussing re-opening the country and the economy, I reflected back to the 1918 flu pandemic and told the story of the city of Philadelphia. I will always argue that we need to learn from history to determine our present and future. … Read more
I wrote this article for the HealthCareBlog amid COVID-19 pandemic. I looked back at the ZIKA story by reading a book that discussed the topic; I attempted to contrast between ZIKA and COVID to identify lessons we should have learned from prior epidemics and pandemics.