Solving Medical Mysteries—and the Diagnosis Crisis (Alexandra Sifferlin)

In 2018, health and science journalist Alexandra Sifferlin began her investigation into the American diagnosis crisis: Why are so many people being misdiagnosed? What is the cost of this error? Who is trying to change the system—and what does a better healthcare system (for all of us) look like? The resulting book—The Elusive Body—is a fascinating read. Today, we cover the major parts of Sifferlin’s investigation and what’s unfolded even since she finished writing. For the show notes, head to my Substack.

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Solving Medical Mysteries—and the Diagnosis Crisis (Alexandra Sifferlin) is an episode from Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen by Lemonada Media.

This episode is 55:41 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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