The social construction of Aduhelm in the context of pharmaceutical ambiguity: exploring narratives from informal caregivers, medical professionals, and redditors on r/Alzheimers

Drawing on sociological literature, we introduce the concept of pharmaceutical ambiguity, a theoretical framework for understanding these social phenomena. This study highlights how controversies like that surrounding Aduhelm can deeply erode trust in medical systems.

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Frontiers in Sociology
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2026-01-05
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2025.1636160
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Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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The social construction of Aduhelm in the context of pharmaceutical ambiguity: exploring narratives from informal caregivers, medical professionals, and redditors on r/Alzheimers

Zack Simoni, Victoria Hilfiker
Frontiers in Sociology
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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The social construction of Aduhelm in the context of pharmaceutical ambiguity: exploring narratives from informal caregivers, medical professionals, and redditors on r/Alzheimers

Zack Simoni, Victoria Hilfiker
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Drawing on sociological literature, we introduce the concept of pharmaceutical ambiguity, a theoretical framework for understanding these social phenomena. This study highlights how controversies like that surrounding Aduhelm can deeply erode trust in medical systems.

Frontiers in SociologyVol. 10
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The social construction of Aduhelm in the context of pharmaceutical ambiguity: exploring narratives from informal caregivers, medical professionals, and redditors on r/Alzheimers — Zack Simoni, Victoria Hilfiker · Frontiers in Sociology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS