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Covid, Conspiracies and Chaos — Media and Medicine Take Note

When Vigilante Journalism Runs Unchecked, People Die

Were the Billions Invested in Alzheimer’s Research Worthwhile?

It may seem that the COVID-19 vaccines appeared almost suddenly, like rabbits pulled from a magician’s hat, but the invention of mRNA-based vaccines that...

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

Using Blood to Find Dementia

Worldwide, an estimated 50 million individuals have dementia, with upwards of 70 percent having Alzheimer’s disease.