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Neurosurgeon in the Making: The Amazing Journey of Kwadwo Sarpong

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022 13

How did a young immigrant, who began life in the US as a janitor, start several nonprofits, garner invitations to the White House, and achieve his dream of pursuing a career in neurosurgery? Read on.
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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Response Robust in Young Children

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Americans Try Many Things to Ease Chronic Back Pain

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Fewer Teens Giving Birth, but Cases Are More Complex

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022

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A Psychiatric Patient Confesses to Murder: Now What?

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022 45
Opponents of Federal Vaccine Mandate Seek Rehearing

Associated Press May 23, 2022
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Tirzepatide: 'Exciting' and Promising in Lowering A1c

Commentary May 23, 2022 9

Tirzepatide is the newest player in the quest for lowering A1c in people with type 2 diabetes. Dr Anne Peters describes the novel agent -- what it can do for patients now and in the future.
Climate Change, Medical Education, and Dermatology

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The Medication That Patients Were Itching to Try

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The Rocky Path to Parenthood During Cardiology Training

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022 1

An international survey found significant variation in parental leave policies, including scant time off for trainees in the US and Asia vs other countries.
Neurosurgeon in the Making: The Amazing Journey of Kwadwo Sarpong

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022 13
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Can a Novel Med School Curriculum Curb the US Opioid Epidemic?

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022 31
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Medscape Medical News May 20, 2022 7

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Fast Five Quiz: Thrombocytopenia

Fast Five Quiz May 20, 2022 1

Do you know key clinical information and best practices when encountering abnormally low platelet counts in patients? Test yourself on thrombocytopenia with this quick quiz.
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