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Ueslei Marcelino / Reuters The Risks of Overusing CT Scans
They’re linked to higher rates of cancer—and they’re medically unnecessary in up to 50 percent of cases—but health experts are having a hard time curbing their use.
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Peter Steffen / dpa / Corbis How Obesity Is Changing Care for the Elderly
Many nursing homes aren’t equipped to handle the needs of their obese patients.
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Hyungwon Kang / Reuters The Risks of Over-the-Counter Diabetes Treatment
Buying insulin without a prescription is an affordable option for diabetic patients without insurance. It’s also an easy way for people to inadvertently harm themselves.
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Samantha Mitchell / Corbis The Unregulated Rise of the Medical Scribe
Demand for note-keepers in doctors’ offices is booming, but standards and training haven’t caught up.
