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Episode 74: On COVID-19 – A case-based discussion with Drs. Block, Thakur, and Chin-Hong

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Brian Block , Neeta Thakur and Peter Chin-Hong Dr. Peter Chin-Hong Peter Chin-Hong is Associate Dean for Regional Campuses at UCSF School of Medicine. Her main research interests are in understanding how the social environment contributes to disease and modifies disease course in low-income communities and communities of color.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

This is a blog post and a podcast episode designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

It will support one to three projects that focus on tracking and understanding health issues in the community, CNN reported. Allison also praised the decision to involve the community in shaping the research. Jessica Conard , another resident, said her son developed asthma after breathing in toxic fumes.