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Language barrier means millions of elderly can't access Alzheimer's trials

by : Josh Eibelman , NPR

in this NPR Op-Ed, Josh Eibelman '20 describes how millions of individuals suffering from Alzheimers that are not fluent in English are barred from participating in clinical trials to treat Alzheimers. "According to interviews with doctors, government officials and pharmaceutical companies, few Alzheimer's studies include medical interpreters to help patients complete the specialized…

Pope Francis

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Excited about the pope's visit? Read 'Laudato Si'

In light of Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States, Vincent Ialenti, a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow and a PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology, and Annelise Riles, a professor of anthropology, encouraged people in this NPR column to read the letter he wrote to all of us, Laudato Si.Ialenti and Riles say the letter is “important because it defies the…