Leo Sher, M.D. A commentary entitled “Beyond the metric: reassessing the role of the h-index in academic medicine” has recently been published in QJM: An International Journal of Medicine (1). The commentary critiques the widespread use of the h-index as a primary metric in academic medicine. The authors state that while valued for its simplicity […]
Leo Sher, M.D. The Hippocratic Oath is one of the most widely recognized and enduring texts of ancient Greek medicine and remains a foundational symbol of medical ethics today. For centuries, it has served as a guiding framework for physicians, requiring new members of the profession to swear that they will uphold a set of […]
Steven Lippmann, M.D. Medical education in the USA was famously improved following a critical review by Abraham Flexner. Around 1908, he had been recognized for improving graduate schools. At that time there were also many substandard medical schools providing inadequate physician training. Flexner then embarked on a Carnegie foundation prompted study of American medical education. […]
Leo Sher, M.D. Suicide is a major medical and social problem worldwide, accounting for substantial mortality and profound human suffering (1-3). It places a heavy burden on healthcare systems, families, and communities, often leaving long-lasting psychological, social, and economic consequences. Suicide is frequently associated with mental disorders, chronic medical illness, and social adversity, underscoring its […]
Steven Lippmann, M.D. Talk is cheep … action is better. School shooting frequency has escalated in recent decades; what society has done, has not been too effective. Shooting continues; we need to try some new corrective ideas. What are you going to do? Public discussion is one way hopefully to begin […]
Leo Sher, M.D. Marcus Aurelius brings to mind that the real tragedy isn’t death itself, but a life lived passively, without purpose, courage, or joy. Too often, people move through their days mechanically, following routines that keep them safe but unfulfilled. Many people come to this realization only when time has already slipped away. They […]
Leo Sher, M.D. Physical exercise plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving mental health. Regular physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, neurotransmitters that enhance mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Exercise also lowers levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, promoting a sense of calm and […]
Steven Lippmann, M.D. …everybody says it should stop … how can we work to seek remediation? People generally profess to be child advocates; of course, that applies mostly to their kids and grandchildren. And yes, they want all students to be safe, away from firearm dangers at school. So, what can Americans do to stop […]
Yair Elman, Igor Elman, M.D. In the era of instantaneous digital information dissemination, online platforms have become pivotal in shaping (mis)perceptions and guiding clinical approaches to the opioid addiction crisis, presenting new challenges and therapeutic opportunities. In the late 1970s, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University and a graduate student who were working […]
Leo Sher, M.D. My article, “Suicide in individuals with no psychiatric disorders-what makes you vulnerable?” was published in the QJM: An International Journal of Medicine online ahead of print on December 9, 2023 (1). A summary of my article is below: Globally, hundreds of thousands of people die by suicide every year. Suicides are usually […]
