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Exploring the Use of Cupping in Dermatology
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Advisor Forum
A Case of Floppy Baby Syndrome
A previously healthy 4-month-old infant presents with weak cry, inability to feed, and having the appearance of a “floppy rag doll.”
Early Pregnancy and Painless Spotting
A 30-year-old woman who is 6 weeks pregnant calls into the after-hours Ob/Gyn line over the weekend with reported spotting.
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Patient Case Study
Dermatology Clinics and Challenges: April 2019
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