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Carolyn Barber

Carolyn Barber, M.D. has been an emergency department physician for 25 years. Author of the book Runaway Medicine: What You Don’t Know May Kill You, she has written extensively about various medical topics for national publications, including Fortune. Barber is co-founder of the California-based homeless work program Wheels of Change.

America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix
CommentaryAmerica turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix
By Carolyn BarberAugust 11, 2023
Engineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia
CommentaryEngineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia
By Carolyn BarberJuly 13, 2023
From space taxis to Mars missions, five space industry insiders discuss the biggest extra-terrestrial opportunities
TechFrom space taxis to Mars missions, five space industry insiders discuss the biggest extra-terrestrial opportunities
By Carolyn BarberJune 29, 2023
E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
CommentaryE-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
By Carolyn BarberJune 1, 2023
The next wave of virus detection: A good boy
CommentaryThe next wave of virus detection: A good boy
By Carolyn BarberMay 8, 2023
Climate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on
CommentaryClimate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on
By Carolyn BarberApril 4, 2023
Tranq, the new ‘zombie’ drug that causes skin rotting, is fueling overdoses across the U.S.
HealthTranq, the new ‘zombie’ drug that causes skin rotting, is fueling overdoses across the U.S.
By Carolyn BarberMarch 7, 2023
3D-printed organs may soon be a reality. ‘Looking ahead, we’ll not need donor hearts’
Health3D-printed organs may soon be a reality. ‘Looking ahead, we’ll not need donor hearts’
By Carolyn BarberFebruary 15, 2023
Leading COVID expert says not enough is being done to help long haulers: “People are desperate, they need treatments”
HealthLeading COVID expert says not enough is being done to help long haulers: “People are desperate, they need treatments”
By Carolyn BarberJanuary 20, 2023
The business of renting wombs is thriving–and surrogates don’t always understand the risks
CommentaryThe business of renting wombs is thriving–and surrogates don’t always understand the risks
By Carolyn BarberNovember 17, 2022
Strokes, heart attacks, sudden deaths: Does America understand the long-term risks of catching COVID?
CommentaryStrokes, heart attacks, sudden deaths: Does America understand the long-term risks of catching COVID?
By Carolyn BarberOctober 6, 2022
A DIY air purifier that costs under $100 to make is taking America’s classrooms by storm
CommentaryA DIY air purifier that costs under $100 to make is taking America’s classrooms by storm
By Carolyn BarberSeptember 15, 2022
‘Toasted skin syndrome’ is a real condition from the age of wood-burning stoves­–and another reason you shouldn’t use your laptop as a laptop
Commentary‘Toasted skin syndrome’ is a real condition from the age of wood-burning stoves­–and another reason you shouldn’t use your laptop as a laptop
By Carolyn BarberAugust 31, 2022
Male patient in gown sitting on exam table in discussion with doctor in exam room
CommentaryLong COVID could be leading to a wave of erectile dysfunction as the pandemic invades our sex lives
By Carolyn BarberAugust 17, 2022
COVID finally got me. Will it come for you?
CommentaryCOVID finally got me. Will it come for you?
By Carolyn BarberJuly 12, 2022
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