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Biblioscopy: A Glimpse of What I’m Currently ReadingÂ
Three insightful 2025 books examine medicine’s heart: the body’s poetry, doctors’ flaws, and the blurred line between science and quackery.
Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disability Act
This powerful documentary chronicles the grassroots fight for disability rights, culminating in the landmark 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl Krasnick Warsh
A gripping biography revealing the life of a fearless scientist who challenged authority and reshaped drug safety in modern medicine.
The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Two book lovers dive into The Emperor of All Maladies, exploring its impact on medicine and storytelling.
Dangerous Medicine by Sydney A. Halpern
A gripping account of America’s unethical hepatitis experiments, exposing decades of human trials on vulnerable populations despite ethical standards.
Kairos by Jenny ErpenbeckÂ
A haunting, claustrophobic novel exploring obsession, power, and control against the oppressive backdrop of East Germany’s final years.
A Journey through the Health Humanities
A 17-year journey integrating health humanities into medical education, particularly in resource-limited settings.
The Magician: A Novel by Colm TóibÃnÂ
Thomas Mann's journey through genius, identity, and moral dilemmas, capturing the intimate struggles of art and life in turbulent times.
Blue by Rachel Louise MoranÂ
A history of advocacy that transformed public understanding, from stigma to recognition of postpartum depression as a serious condition.
Crip Camp: A Disability RevolutionÂ
A powerful film celebrating disability rights, resilience, and community, revealing untold struggles and triumphs that demand greater recognition and action
Dr. Osler and His Irascible PatientÂ
Despite their differences, Whitman trusted Osler's clinical judgment, while Osler admired Whitman's spirit, even if begrudgingly.
A Vote for Cancer, an Online Exhibit at the University of Alabama
In a race for votes, tobacco's charm had candidates puffing up promises while leaving voters gasping for fresh air.
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