In this fictitious tale, a vampire OB/GYN fights to save her women’s health clinic. Suicide rates are rising in the US, especially among healthcare workers—Yvette Terrie, RPh, shares how awareness saves ... Dr. Frank Brodkey dispels the myth that high-dose IV vitamin C is beneficial in sepsis treatment. Prof. Pat Price calls for global investment in radiotherapy to ensure access to life-saving, precision cancer treatment. At 19, Eldiara Doucette faced rare sarcoma and arm amputation, but turned her grief into empowerment and resilience. Physicians must defend science, counter misinformation, and protect public health from politics. Dr. Girgis provides commentary on a recent New York Times article, “Are AI Tools Making Doctors Worse at Their Jobs?" In this fictitious tale, a hospital porter with inner "zombies" uses his new hobby, knitting, to confront a gang of thugs. While artificial intelligence has proven valuable in healthcare, it will never replace physicians. Dr. Frank Brodkey reviews the ethical and practical issues surrounding “slow codes.” Dr. Jennifer Ritzau explains how structured programs help clinicians communicate serious illness with compassion and clarity. Adopting a growth mindset helps experienced physicians overcome barriers to crucial lifelong learning. Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, discusses a study that found that patients with SLE had significantly greater frailty. When an air-ambulance medic and an equity executive meet aboard a helicopter, gravity and justice intervene. Environmental cleanliness and compassionate patient hygiene care in the ICU can reduce infection risk and enhance recovery. A psychiatrist with narcolepsy forms a bond with an unsettling young girl just before a key adversary turns up dead. Dr. Linda Girgis discusses the US mental health crisis and provides physicians with strategies for addressing the crisis. Clinicians must enhance clinical outcomes while also distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate polypharmacy. Failure does not mean that one ultimately failed. It simply means that method did not work. Given the lack of high‑quality evidence and the risk of unintended consequences, SEP‑1 should be reevaluated or ...