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Public health
fromWIRED
1 week ago

An Inventor Is Injecting Bleach Into Cancerous Tumors-and Wants to Bring the Treatment to the US

A Chinese man is charging cancer patients $20,000 for unproven bleach injections and plans to introduce the treatment to the US.
Health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Commentary: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship

Mays chooses not to pursue dialysis treatment for quality of life despite having serious health issues.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When the time comes to die, what end-of-life care would doctors choose for themselves? | Ranjana Srivastava

Decisions about life support often occur when patients cannot communicate their wishes, creating ethical dilemmas for doctors.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Does Georgia's fetal 'personhood' law mean a pregnant woman must stay on life support?

Patient autonomy is compromised in critical health decisions under Georgia's abortion laws.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Here's how to find a California doctor who prescribes medical-aid-in-dying drugs

Patients desire control over their death experience amidst complex medical and legal pathways.
Accessing death with dignity in California is burdened by inconsistencies and moral objections from healthcare providers.
Healthcare
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

22 Women Are Sharing Their Worst Healthcare Experience, And This Is Such An Important Conversation

Women's healthcare experiences often involve being dismissed or not taken seriously by medical professionals.
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