Perspectives

The long waits for disability assistance often end in denial, because patients don’t have the medical evidence that federal officials...

One key harm that researchers are concerned about, besides the possible extra cost, is the chance of a false-positive result.

A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy.

We unveiled the first of many surveys that capture patient perceptions. We expand on their purpose and disclose future questions.

When celebrities share their medical diagnosis, they become narratives through which the public understands the disease.

The U.S. has one of the highest teen birth rates among developed nations, even after three decades of improvement.

I hope I help others realize that literature shows us we are not alone, that our pain with migraine has...

Poor communication and a lack of transparency are among the missteps that have eroded the trust Indigenous communities have in...

We study patient perceptions on the socioeconomic consequences of the opioid epidemic.

For those familiar with the business tactics of the pharmaceutical industry, that exuberant messaging has caused considerable heartburn and raised...

We spoke with protesters outside of an abortion clinic to understand their position on abortion and their purpose for protesting....

Recently, we have seen many viruses behave abnormally. It is time to study the virosphere and understand viral behavior in...