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A few weeks ago, a patient was referred to me after she developed a sore throat and a rash. This sounded like a routine strep throat infection, or in ...

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These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.

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A version of this Priestley Medal address will be presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2026 meeting ...

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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