A patient’s hypertension and the war on science

Madame Laurent came to my office one day last year with bloodshot eyes and a two-day headache. She’s well known in our clinic – kind to all the staff and always smiling even when she’s in pain. Despite a stroke a few years ago, she is mentally sharp, often able to read what I want to say before I can say it – an impressive feat considering that she only …

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