Surgical smoke (SS) is a byproduct of tissue pyrolysis that pollutes the operating room (OR) atmosphere, and its inhalation constitutes an occupational risk for all OR pe [...]

Traditional emergency medical service (EMS) systems operate at the intersection of community, public health, and hospital systems and are strategically positioned to adap [...]

Military sexual trauma (MST) is a pervasive problem in all branches of the military services and disproportionately affects women. Its consequences on a woman's career, h [...]

Research has shown that there are health disparities depending on a patient's race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, insurance status, and other attributes. Although stud [...]

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a serious and complex disorder affecting 6 million Americans. While there is no cure for CHF, quality and length of survival can be impa [...]

Problem: How to teach systems thinking to medical students who have little experience and exposure to healthcare delivery and are focused on preparing for Step 1 of the U [...]

Introverts make up an estimated one-third to one half of the American population, and yet our educational system is most structured to support extraverted learning. Intro [...]

Chronic disease management is an effective way to improve healthcare outcomes while also reducing healthcare expenditures. The Wallace Medical Concern a Portland-based co [...]