Journal of Independent Medicine

Patents vs. Patients: Prioritizing Equitable Access Over Intellectual Property Rights

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.

The Ethical Crossroads of ICU Care: Ageism, Resource Scarcity, and the Treatment of Elderly Patients During COVID-19

Santiago Herrero

A research article analyzing ageism in Spanish ICUs during COVID-19, highlighting ethical challenges in triage, autonomy, and elderly patient care.

The Dangers of ChatGPT in Medical School and Residency: A Concern for the Future of Medicine

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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – A Review (Part 2)

Pei Harris, Adylle Varon

Part 2 of a comprehensive research review on Traditional Chinese Medicine, examining clinical applications of herbal medicine, Gua Sha, and treatment of Long COVID.

Intravenous Infusions: Past and Present

Rosapaulina Huerta, Valeria García-Gaytán, Joseph Varon

A historical and clinical review tracing intravenous therapy from ancient transfusions to modern-day innovations in fluid resuscitation and critical care.

Low Rates of Hospitalization and Death in 4376 COVID-19 Patients Treated With Early Ambulatory Medical and Supportive Care: A Case Series and Observational Study

Brian M. Tyson, George Fareed, Emmanuel Beltran Gutierrez, Robert Villegas, Edgar Josue An