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Diagnostic Mistakes

Medical errors are the third largest cause of death in the US, and mistakes in making diagnoses are the most frequent form of error. A noted expert discusses why mistakes happen, and what doctors and patients can do to make them less frequent. Guest …
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Medical Lab Mistakes

Errors in medical labs can have life-threatening consequences. An expert explains that human error is impossible to completely eliminate, so labs are increasingly turning to DNA tracking to catch mistakes when they occur. Guest Information: Dr. John Pfeifer, …
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Rural Hospital Closures

Approximately 14% of Americans live in rural areas and require access to local hospitals. But many rural hospitals are struggling to keep their doors open, citing financial pressures, such as upkeep of equipment and technology. Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith, a …
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Criminalization of Homelessness

In 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that there were more than 500,000 homeless Americans on a given single night in January. The U.S. government currently claims that, while there are high rates of homeless Americans, the …
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Preparing For Your Own Death

Many Americans view death as taboo or an uncomfortable topic to discuss. So, when someone passes away, their loved ones find themselves in a difficult situation, unprepared or unable to find the necessary documents and papers. A recent study has found that …
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Social Jetlag

New research indicates that shifting your sleep schedule by as little as one hour can lead to fatigue, increased grumpiness and sleepiness, which is referred by scientists as “social jetlag.” Sierra Forbush, a researcher at the University of Arizona-Tucson, …
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