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9 hours ago
3 min

Drug Trials 101: What does it mean when vaccine development is put on hold?

You don't know them, but they are heroes--Americans who are rolling up their sleeves to test vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in drug trials.

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Dr. Ed

Oct 10
3 min

Behind Every Number Is a Story

The numbers of dead and ill during this global pandemic continue to be mind numbing. But behind every number and every statistic is a story.

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The West Wing, COVID-19, and the Great Debate

Dr. Ed

Oct 5
3 min

The West Wing, COVID-19, and the Great Debate

Our lives are not reality TV. Our lives are real life. Lessons from TV's West Wing.

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Dr. Ed

Sep 23
3 min

The Man in the Big Delivery Truck

When that big truck pulls into your driveway, wave, say hello from a distance, thank the men and women in the big trucks--our lifelines.

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Save the Restaurants (and other COVID Victims)

Dr. Ed

Sep 15
3 min

Save the Restaurants (and other COVID Victims)

Your favorite bars and restaurants may be closed (for good). Or closing or in trouble. Sadly, these familiar places are also COVID victims.

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As We Await Our Medical Knight in Shining Armor to Release Us from Our Viral Bondage

Dr. Ed

Sep 2
4 min

As We Await Our Medical Knight in Shining Armor to Release Us from Our Viral Bondage

We are dealing with people whose lives and health and livelihood have been shredded by this viral nightmare in ways we could never imagine.

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