Martha Bebinger, WBUR – Houston Public Media

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Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator, But Linger In A Coma

Posted on August 24, 2020 · Doctors are researching why some patients remain unconscious for days or weeks, even after sedating drugs are withdrawn. They also worry that these patients aren't being given time to recover.

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How Many Opioid Overdoses Are Suicides?

Posted on March 16, 2018 · Opioid overdoses and related deaths are still climbing, according to U.S. statistics. Teasing out which overdoses are intentional can be hard, but is important for treatment, doctors say.