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BOB BROWN: Part I: The Iatrogenic State – “Doing Good” to Death

In the clinical world, an iatrogenic injury is one caused by the healer. Whether through a surgeon’s slipped scalpel or a toxic prescription, the "cure" becomes more lethal than the original malady. As a forensic psychiatrist,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is President Trump Now Jesus Christ?

I read an astonishing and alarming article in the New York Post on April 13 entitled, "Trump Makes Wild Claim...

BOB BROWN: Death Ends a Life, But Not a Relationship

"Death ends a life, but not a relationship." This truth is both a psychological reality...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Iran Is Not Going To Be A Never-Ending War

I read an asinine analysis about the Iran war and a problematic prediction of Iran's drone warfare and cyber...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Ceasefire With Iran On April 7 Was Not A Big Win For The US

I think that President Trump made a great diplomatic mistake with Iran (brokered by duplicitous Pakistan) on...

Retiring After 40 Plus Years in The ER

The phone rang. I answered. "Hello?"  I’m Dr. Crawford,” came the response. “I’m a paleontologist. Do you  know what that is?” “You study fossils.” “Correct!” He sounded...

Taking Care of The Simple Things

Yeah, baby. A few weeks ago I lamented my inability to handle the small chores of daily life. I wanted to be brilliant at the basics,...

Kathy’s Big Misunderstanding

Fifty years ago parents of children with multiple ear infections and sore throats were advised to have the tonsils removed. Since our three easily...

My Week From Hell That Pointed to Heaven

Last week I was hit by pain which I cannot fully describe. I can say that it was the worst pain I've ever...

Running in the Mountain Junkies Trail Race Series

I'm alone now, plodding along with the rhythm of my heart beat keeping time with my footsteps. There is someone just ahead, just around...

Every Life is Precious in This Great Land

Last week’s column about the Boston Marathon bombing was going to be my only discussion about that dreadful event. However, after reading, seeing...