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Patients often have a very special relationship with their doctors, and some owe their lives to them.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Patients who were unmarried, had severe obesity, or lived in rural communities were less likely to begin or complete a transplant evaluation and ultimately reach the waitlist.

From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026

Patients are responsible for a $50 copay on the medication and must also be enrolled in Medicare Part D drug benefits.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Patients have seen hundreds of thousands appointments cancelled due to industrial action over the past few years.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Patients underwent a minimum of one hour a week of analysis at $55 a session, and some participated in group sessions in the evening.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady