Facts and Ideas from Anywhere

Abstract

The article looks at various books written by physicians, which include "Cutting for Stone" by Dr. Abraham Verghese, "The Kite Runner" by Dr. Khaled Hosseini, and " The Creative Destruction of Medicine" by Dr. Eric Topol. Other topics addressed include rising suicide rates among the U.S. veterans as recorded by the Department of Veterans Aff airs (VA), dental flossing and obituaries for hockey player Gordie Howe and boxer Muhammad Ali.