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Should We Be Surprised by Leprosy's Recent Spike in Florida?

— A deeper look into a highly stigmatized infection

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How to (Legally) Diversify the Healthcare Workforce

Alternative approaches are key following the SCOTUS ruling on race-based admissions

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We Use ChatGPT in Medical Practice -- And You Can Too

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FDA Drug Approvals: Let Us See All the Evidence

Clinicians and consumers are deprived of the full picture needed for informed decision-making

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I Cannot Remember the Names of Biologics. Should I Retire?

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The Myth of Compassion Fatigue

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How Do People Know What Health Information to Believe?

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