The upside of DownWe can learn a lot from another culture that cherishes a child with Down syndrome as different, not defective Books: From their cold, dead handsIn our culture's love of guns, fantasy and intoxicating power trump responsibility BAD ADVICE: Getting out of the ER rut Battling despair with courage Having witnessed the darkest of human beings' capabilities, former MSF president Dr. James Orbinski found catharsis in writing his book A front-row seat for the Six-Day War A chance query into Dr. Michael Gordon's heritage set him on a path to witness history Tech Talk June/July 09: A technician’s changing role Pharmacy technician Donna Fick shares her experiences as a long-time pharmacy technician In awe of medical advances and the pioneering patients who accept them Technological gains and courage to try experimental therapies inspire a veteran MD TRAVEL: Return to Rab Visiting this Croatian island 35 years after the first time, Dr. Mel Borins finds it kept its charm while modernizing its amenities; a trip to the nude beach wasn’t quite the same WINE: Veneto wines and hot matches for summer meals Offerings from this Italian region include refreshing whites, reds for barbecue season and sweet wines as digestifs YOUNG MD: Keep patients’ best interests at heart – even if they don’t First Previous 168 169 170 171 172 Next Last