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**Second Opinion**

An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Sign up to receive the Second Opinion topics in newsletter form at kcrw.com/newsletters .

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Superstitions and well-being Jan 28, 2024

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It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence

Diagnosing ADHD Jan 21, 2024

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The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.

The truth behind spinal cord stimulation Jan 14, 2024

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Industry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.

In memory of a medical hero Jan 07, 2024

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Sidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals

Home Testing for Cervical Cancer Dec 31, 2023

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If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates

Excessive Radiation from CT Scans Dec 24, 2023

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Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems

We don’t have the information we need on prescription drugs Dec 17, 2023

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If you are prescribed a drug, how do you find out how effective the drug really is?

Making Hepatitis C treatment available to all Dec 10, 2023

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Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?

Prescription Digital Tools Dec 03, 2023

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These tools rely on software to monitor, treat, or prevent disease. They are still in their early stages but we need more data on their effectiveness.

What is a normal part of aging? Nov 26, 2023

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Not all problems should be attributed to normal aging.

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