| | | |  | In a week when millions of Americans were scurrying to complete and file their taxes, First Opinion authors explored undertreating pain, silence in India following a WHO warning about a "made in India" Covid-19 vaccine, why Apollo 13 and the U.S. Covid vaccination campaign can be seen as "successful failures," and more. You can read all of the week's essays here. The latest episode of the "First Opinion Podcast," on the dangerous dearth of psychiatrists, is also live. | | | | By Antje M. Barreveld Adobe Opioids do have a place in pain control and can be safely prescribed by following best practices while monitoring for risks and side effects. Read More | | By Dinesh Thakur Anupam Nath/AP The WHO's warning about shoddy manufacturing processes for Covaxin should have sparked investigations by drug regulators in India. It hasn't. Read More | | By Christopher M. Worsham and Anupam B. Jena AP Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell called the mission a "successful failure." That term can apply to the U.S.'s Covid-19 vaccination effort. Read More | | Sponsor content by Johnson & Johnson MedTech Putting medtech to work to solve the complex medical challenges How will science address the pervasive medical conditions that impact so many lives? By bringing the right voices to the table. Treating complex diseases like lung cancer – the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide – requires an integrated approach that blends the best of medical technology, software and biopharmaceuticals. With the brightest minds of these disciplines working together, we can pave the way to a healthier future for everyone, everywhere. Learn how here. | | By Christin Drake Adobe Nationwide, more applicants should gain acceptance to medical school, and training programs should boost the number of slots they offer. Read More | | By Harry Rhodes BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images With Robert Califf back in charge, the FDA needs to follow through on its long-stalled plan to ban the use of carbadox in animal feed. Read More | | By Annie Leone John Moore/Getty Images U.S. policies to split up families compound the trauma of asylum seekers, raising the risk of harmful outcomes for mothers and babies. Read More | | By Marc Herant and Jason Brauner Adobe Capturing the full value of the generic drugs that have been developed over the past few decades will require new incentive mechanisms. Read More | | By Sadhana Jackson NIH "White walls" left me with feelings of discomfort and exclusion during medical training. Diversifying portraiture makes people feel seen. Read More | | By Patrick Skerrett This week's "First Opinion Podcast" covers the collision between the pandemic-related mental health crisis and the shortage of psychiatrists. Read More | |
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