COVER FE ATURE
ERIC M. GENDEN, MD, MHCA, FACS, LEADS THE
FIRST-EVER HUMAN TRACHEAL TRANSPLANT
SURGERY AT MOUNT SINAI 06
For decades, physicians believed performing a successful
trachea l implant was impossible, but Dr. Genden's innovative
work is giving patients a new lease on life.
NATIONAL FE ATURE
THE SOFTER SIDE OF PRACTICING MEDICINE 12
A high level of emotiona l intelligence benefits patients and
protects clinicians from the stresses of practicing medicine.
FE ATURE
VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING SHOWING
PROMISE FOR SOME PATIENTS 18
The a lternative to spina l fusion for scoliosis helps young
patients retain flexibility after surgery.
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ON THE COVER
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SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
BEHAVIOR AL HE ALTH
CONNECTING MS, DEPRESSION, VASCULAR
DISEASE AND MORTALITY 24
Research suggests a connection between these conditions and
that better depression management could improve multiple
sclerosis outcomes.
SUBSTANCE USE GUIDELINES FOCUS ON
EVIDENCE-BASED CARE 26
New A M A guidelines seek to improve the treatment of pain as
well as substance use disorder.
DEPARTMENTS
FINANCE 11
INSURANCE AWARENESS 13
FINANCIAL CHECKUP 14
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 16
THAT'S NEWS 20
DATA VAULT 22
LEGAL EASE 23
LOCAL NEWS 28
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30
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