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How deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is transforming mental health care
As a psychiatrist deeply committed to my patients’ well-being, there are moments etched into my memory—moments of profound suffering, struggle, and ultimately, redemption. I vividly recall Sarah (name changed for confidentiality), a 45-year-old t…
Physician patriots: the forgotten founders who lit the torch of liberty
In a few weeks, we will be celebrating our 249th Independence Day, which brings celebratory vibes but concerns about how the Constitution is being ignored. Who will stand to defend it? In today’s America—where civil liberties are too often dismis…
In medicine and law, professions that society relies upon for accuracy
Integrity and trust are foundational. But today, that trust is under assault—not from human error, nor negligence, but from the sophisticated but disturbingly unreliable outputs of artificial intelligence (AI). What the media euphemistically calls R…
When rock bottom is a turning point: Why the turmoil at HHS may be a blessing in disguise
Recent headlines confirm what many Americans have sensed for the past few years: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is in crisis. A sweeping wave of layoffs is reshaping federal health agencies at every level—from the NIH to the CDC…
When doctors die in silence: Confronting the epidemic of violence against physicians
When the CEO of United Health Care was assassinated in broad daylight on the streets of New York City, the media lit up. News outlets scrambled for interviews. Security protocols were analyzed. His death was treated with the gravity such a high-profile…
How America became overmedicated—and what we can do about it
In a revealing snapshot of American mental health, the CDC recently reported that nearly 1 in 4 adults in the United States may be taking psychotropic medications. This staggering number should both draw attention and raise questions. Are we truly addr…
Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians
Physicians are healers; they were not meant to be hunted. Yet in modern America, the very system that once revered physicians has turned against them, weaponizing regulations and laws into weapons and transforming healers into criminals. The Controlled…
How data accuracy failures are costing lives and money in health care
Data fidelity refers to the accuracy with which information—“data”—qualifies and demonstrates the characteristics of the origin—“source.” The emergence of artificial intelligence in data monitoring has necessitated an elevated level of accuracy. We are…
The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care
The field of psychiatry is in greater demand than ever in the 21st century. As our lifestyles evolve and the global economy becomes increasingly knowledge-based, psychiatry plays a crucial role in enhancing and optimizing cognitive and emotional functi…
Super Bowl betting: How America’s favorite game fuels gambling addiction
Gambling as a recreational activity is on the rise. This is Super Bowl weekend, and it is expected to be one of the largest sports betting events in U.S. history, with tens of millions of Americans predicted to wager billions of dollars on this event. …
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