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Graduating medical school students traditionally swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, which they assume mandates that they “first do no harm,” but it is dated and now coming under fire.

Pandemic Stress, Gangs, and Utter Fear Fueled a Rise in Teen Shootings

Medika Life - March 14, 2023

The devastating toll of gun violence shows up in emergency rooms every day.

The Future of Health Information and Innovation: A Conversation with HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - February 22, 2025

At a time of great change, HIMSS continues to be a pivotal voice bridging technology, policy and patient care

Inside the Tactical Tug of War Over the Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug

Medika Life - February 16, 2022

This article was published orginally in Fortune and is authored by Arthur Allen and republished with permission from KHN (@khnews). The drug industry, patient advocates,...

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