A Different Way to Think About Medicine’s Most Stubborn Enigma
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Because hiccups can seem innocuous, they remain mysterious and surprisingly understudied.
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Americans almost drove Canada geese to extinction; now they are so numerous, they’re a nuisance. What do we do next?
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Many direct-care workers are unsure about the COVID-19 vaccines, leaving the people who depend on their labor that much more vulnerable.
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The misperception that paramedics are merely ambulance drivers is everyone’s problem.
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Most people who have received maggot therapy would recommend it to others, despite the odor, pain, itching, and pure yuck factor.
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When a person feels pain but doesn’t understand it, they can end up silently suffering.
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Patients and doctors are rediscovering the unexpected virtues and hidden pitfalls of homebound care.
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