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September 20, 2019
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How we can teach compassion to future physicians.
Valeri Lantz-Gefroh in Scientific American
We are overwhelmed with choices. And it’s stressing us out.
Thomas Saltsman in the Conversation
Let’s stop praising famous people.
David V. Johnson in Aeon
Could the unique shape of our ear canal be used to unlock our phones?
Cory Nealon at the University of Buffalo
Headaches and back pain often come together. We should treat both.
Peter Thorley at the University of Warwick
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