A Surprising Injustice
Tobacco kills 1,300 people. Every. Single. Day. Not if I can help it. Despite increased research, education and outreach, tobacco is still the leading…
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The Cure for Cancer: It’s in Your Mug
“We want to do a lot of stuff; we’re not in great shape. We didn’t get a good night’s sleep. We’re a little depressed….
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Medical Education for the 21st Century
In the first article I wrote for the Differential, I wrote about how physicians of today will be solving the problems of tomorrow….
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The Fate Of The Affordable Care Act
On October 26th, Judge, now Justice, Amy Coney Barrett of the 7th Circuit Court was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy left…
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The Importance of Protecting Patients during Clinical Research
Chances are that if you have spent any time performing clinical research you have encountered the Institutional Review Board, or IRB. The IRB is…
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Movember: The Unique Story Behind A Great Cause
Before you read any further, I must fully disclose that I cannot really grow a mustache, let alone a beard. Last fall, given the…
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An Inspiring Interview with a Local Respiratory Therapist
The following is derived from a phone interview with Jim Kwasiborski on September 4, 2020. Jim Kwasiborski didn’t initially set out to work in…
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Pop Songs and a Pandemic: An Unlikely Love Story
There’s no logic or internal rhythm to a pandemic—there’s just wondering what might happen next. I started medical school a little more than a…
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Future Physicians are the Solution to Problems in Healthcare
Earlier this year, I went to my primary care doctor for my annual physical. Typically, I would walk into his stand-alone office building, talk…
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Platelet-Rich Plasma: Hype or Hope?
Platelet-rich plasma therapy, colloquially called PRP therapy, has risen in popularity with athletes, ranging from weekend warriors to professionals, over the past two decades…
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