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What We’re Reading: 06/10/21

… that made it into our feeds this week. The Human Genome Is—Finally!—Complete Nearly 21 years ago, the mapping of the … all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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What We’re Reading: 07/23/21

… went into achieving elimination in 1980. Yellow fever is not far behind. But Covid-19? We need the same vaccine … variants, and what our future may hold.  ( From newyorker.com ) Emergency Medicine’s Original Sin “The misconception … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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What We’re Reading: 03/19/21

… Right Now Behind health and frontline workers, age is a key requirement in most places, but seniors can’t access … vaccine hoarding of wealthier countries.  ( From nytimes.com ) The Coronavirus Variants Experts Are Most Concerned … out: What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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What We’re Reading: 04/02/21

… medicine needs to listen to Asian American trainees It is not simply hatred we must end. It’s up to us to ensure our … clinic, and our desire to see that stop.” ( From statnews.com ) The City Losing Its Children to H.I.V. Frankly, this is … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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What We’re Reading: 04/09/21

… care. Editorial leadership determines the scholarship that is published or not. So the airing of a podcast episode … been status quo. There is much work to do. ( From statnews.com ) Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

“The Sacrament of Utility” Dr. Craig Smith’s 2025 Commencement Address at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

… for most of you, as it was for me in 1977. My task today is simplified by the fact that each of you has endured at … possible you will never fail—at least not in the grand, best-selling memoir, viral screenplay sense of the term. … with a few second and third basemen. In other words, the best defensive athletes in the game. Why all the errors? …

Last Modified: 07/03/2025 - 10:51

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/20/20

… the clinical enterprise began in earnest this morning.  It is too soon to report details, but several themes are clear, … that is the kind of performance they should have in mind.  Best today, better tomorrow. Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/04/20

… recently addressing FAQs about in-person appointments.  It is characteristically well done—direct, clear, and concise. … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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What We’re Reading: 09/11/20

… paused AstraZeneca vaccine trial, my immediate reaction is comfort. That they are pausing for a single adverse event … the preventative care checks you need.   ( From nytimes.com ) Sewers Are Now a COVID-19 Early-Warning System   A slew … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/06/20

… The single greatest preoccupation of our restart efforts is how to create the safest possible environment for our … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/08/20

… ORICUs, and the ratio of reds (Covid+) to greens and blues is visibly decreasing.  The bed map is a highly detailed and … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/30/20

… for surgery?  A large quantity of deferred benefit is waiting to be delivered, to those for whom it’s not … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

ECMO Patient Survives Acute Respiratory Failure, Proposes to his Girlfriend in ICU

… On March 20, 2010, Chris Costa, a 26-year-old paramedic in Connecticut, was taking a quick ride … perform this vital function for them. The patient’s blood is run out of the body, through the ECMO machine, and back … as mechanical ventilation. According to Dr. Brodie, “It is a technique with the potential to save many lives.” On …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/03/20

… the present, I hope the basement in his Beirut hospital is overwhelmed with X-rays of broken wrists and CT scans of … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease

… in the lungs. Autoimmune Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is caused specifically by autoimmune disorders, which involve … the lungs. Key Facts Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a category of conditions that cause inflammation and … years. In these cases, a lung transplantation may be the best option.  Next Steps Autoimmune ILD is a complex and …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 11:29

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