Article Type: Editorial
Expert opinions and perspectives from leading medical professionals on current healthcare challenges, policies, and advancements in patient care.
Editorial
From Fleming’s Petri Dish to a Global Cancer Registry: Turning Signals into Evidence
Volume 2, No 4
Manuel González
An editorial by Manuel González drawing parallels between Fleming's penicillin discovery and the need for a global cancer registry for repurposed drugs.
Editorial
The Quiet Expansion of Death: Canada’s MAID Program and the Moral Fatigue of Modern Medicine
Volume 2, No 4
Joseph Varon
An editorial by Dr. Joseph Varon examining Canada's rapidly expanding MAID program and the ethical consequences of normalizing medically administered death.
Editorial
The Additive Role of Alternative Therapies in Modern Medicine: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Volume 2, No 3
Adylle T. Varon, Joseph Varon
An editorial by Drs. Adylle T. Varon and Joseph Varon explores how clinicians can integrate evidence-based complementary therapies with conventional medicine.
Editorial
The ACIP Committee: A Seat at the Table and a Responsibility to Speak
Volume 2, No 3
Joseph Varon
An editorial by Dr. Joseph Varon argues that IMA's appointment to the ACIP is an overdue chance to ground immunization policy in clinical reality.
Editorial
Science Before Advocacy: Why Medicine Loses Its Moral Authority Without Evidence
Volume 2, No 2
Joseph Varon
An editorial by Dr. Joseph Varon argues that medicine's moral authority stems from evidence-based practice and warns that advocacy without scientific data erodes trust and patient care.
Editorial
How Autism Changed Throughout My Career
Volume 2, No 2
Elizabeth Mumper
A veteran pediatrician chronicles her evolving understanding of autism, from a rare psychiatric disorder to a treatable condition involving gut, metabolic and immune factors.
Editorial
Establishing an Independent Voice in Medicine: The First Year of the Journal of Independent Medicine
Volume 2, No 1
Matthew Halma, Joseph Varon
This editorial reflects on the Journal of Independent Medicine’s inaugural year, highlighting its growth, commitment to patient-centered inquiry and transparency, and plans for future special issues and continued critical dialogue.
Editorial
The Ethical Crossroads of ICU Care: Ageism, Resource Scarcity, and the Treatment of Elderly Patients During COVID-19
Volume 1, No 2
Santiago Herrero
A research article analyzing ageism in Spanish ICUs during COVID-19, highlighting ethical challenges in triage, autonomy, and elderly patient care.
Editorial
The Dangers of ChatGPT in Medical School and Residency: A Concern for the Future of Medicine
Volume 1, No 2
Joseph Varon, Paul E. Marik
An editorial warning that overreliance on ChatGPT in medical training may erode clinical judgment, radiology skills, and ethical reasoning among future physicians.
Editorial
Patents vs. Patients: Prioritizing Equitable Access Over Intellectual Property Rights
Volume 1, No 2
Pranav Aiyer, Iqbal Ratnani, Salim Surani
An editorial examining how pharmaceutical patents and monopolies restrict access to life-saving drugs, calling for reforms that prioritize equitable healthcare.