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CPR can be lifesaving for some, futile for others. Here's what makes the difference

If someone young and healthy collapses, the treatment is a no-brainer. As we age or suffer serious health problems, there may come a point where it would do more harm than good.

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October 2023

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Here’s what happens when a for-profit company takes over your local ER

Costs are slashed, entire departments of doctors are laid off, and patients’ bills go up.

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August 2023

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The George Santos Syndrome

Why people believe their own lies.

July 2023

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The Covid Pandemic Was Devastating. But Was it Trauma?

To answer the question, one must first define trauma — which is more difficult than it might seem.

May 2023

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A 'natural death' may be preferable for many to enduring CPR

Despite its reputation as a lifesaver, for the elderly and medically frail, CPR may cause more harm than good. It's why many doctors opt not to receive it themselves.