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September 25, 2020

Scope | Why Air Pollution is Linked to Severe Cases of COVID-19

There is growing evidence of increased rates of COVID-19 in areas with high levels of air pollution. Stanford researcher Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, studies how toxic air can make people...

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September 25, 2020

Flu Vaccination in the Time of COVID-19

It’s time to get a flu shot. In a Q&A, Shanthi Kappagoda, MD, clinical associate professor of infectious diseases, explains why it’s especially important to...

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September 24, 2020

Stanford Medicine | A Conversation with Santa Clara County Health Officer Sara Cody

Santa Clara County public health chief Sara Cody, MD, was in her kitchen sipping coffee at 6:49 a.m. on Jan. 31 when she received a phone call...

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September 24, 2020

Scope | An Ancient Virus Might Have Made Our Hearts Bigger

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the Grinch. You know, the one who stole Christmas by taking away everything fun and good? (Shades of 2020,...

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September 24, 2020

Women in Medicine Honorees | Final Week

September is the American Medical Association's Women in Medicine (WIM) Month which showcases the accomplishments and advocacy of female providers and highlights the health issues...

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September 24, 2020

Learning to Speak About Grief in a Grief-avoidant Society | Free Documentary Viewing

Speaking Grief is a public media initiative aimed at creating a more grief-aware society by validating the experience of grievers and helping to guide those...

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