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Population Health: How We Can Cure What’s Ailing Health Care
Looking at circumstances beyond the clinic is a key to better outcomes
What Does a Medical Nihilist Do When He Gets Sick?
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Objective measures of pain could help alleviate inequitable medical treatment
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“Health experts” are sending incorrect and destructive messages about the relationship between weight and wellness
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My son's case shows that an emphasis on patient experience data could foster drug development breakthroughs
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