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Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.
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Pediatricians Try New Tactics To Win Over Vaccine Skeptical Parents
As trust in medicine declines and vaccine hesitancy spreads, doctors are changing how they talk about lifesaving childhood shots.
Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve
Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.
In Some Doctors’ Offices, the Weigh-In Is No Longer Required
It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients away from care.
What Doctors Like Myself Know About Americans’ Health Care Anger
As a doctor, I’ve been on both sides of frustrating health care debacles.
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Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Weighing a Hysterectomy
Many patients are confused about what their surgeons are planning. Here’s how to get the details.
Hysterectomies are typically not a medical emergency — meaning a patient has time to ask questions, weigh all their options and deeply consider their decision.
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