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A Greek myth explains the biggest challenge facing oncologists like me

An oncologist on the struggle to extend life while preserving cancer patients’ strength, function, and dignity.

By Gilberto Lopes

The new childhood vaccine guidelines have a paid leave problem

Countries with strong parental leave policies don’t have to worry about infants getting sick with RSV or rotavirus at day care.

By Ariana Hendrix

Medicaid work requirements will particularly hurt unpaid caregivers

Medicaid work requirements need exemptions for unpaid family members who prop up our long-term care system.

By Emily D. Tisdale

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How AI is making me a better clinical psychologist

AI plays a growing role in the private thinking clinicians do before any intervention ever occurs. A psychologist explains.

By Harvey Lieberman

My granddaughter has a rare disease. But clinical trials often exclude patients like her

Even when promising clinical trials exist, and the FDA allows expanded access, rare disease patients like my granddaughter are often left out.

By Theron Odlaug

Insurance companies should pay patients when they make cost-effective health care choices

When people carefully chooses the cheaper health care option, they should get some of the money their insurance company saved.

By Jared Rhoads

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STAT+ | If you have Alzheimer’s disease, who will take part in your care?

As Alzheimer’s and other dementias are diagnosed earlier and earlier, doctors must change how they discuss care.

By Jason Karlawish