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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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Joshua Lott / Reuters Who's Right in the Debate Over Pelvic Exams?
Doctors disagree about whether annual gynecological checkups do more harm than good—and all the conflicting recommendations are leaving patients confused.
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Bruno Kelly / Reuters The Overlooked Danger of Delirium in Hospitals
The condition, once known as “ICU psychosis,” disproportionately affects seniors and those who have been heavily sedated—and the delusions can last long after they’re discharged.
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nchlsft/Shutterstock How to Teach Doctors Empathy
"Being a good doctor requires an understanding of people, not just science."
