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Dorkina Myrick, MD, PhD, MPP, is an experienced physician, scientific researcher, and administrator. She has provided program leadership for national and international academic medical centers and biomedical research institutions. During her tenure as a Department of Health and Human Services Brookings Institution Legislative Fellow in the Senate and the House of Representatives, she advised congressional staff and managed legislative issues in health care and biomedical research.
Dr. Myrick received her M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Brown University School of Medicine.
Views expressed on this blog are those of the author and those of commenters who respond to articles posted on the blog. The blog does not represent views of any government agency or legislative body. Articles posted on this blog are for leisurely and informational purposes, only.
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The Flu Revisited: 13 Ways to Avoid and/or Minimize the Flu in 2013
Alas, another inauguration season is here. A season of parades, balls, and numerous other celebrations awaits. Thousands of people will be milling about enjoying the festivities. The flu will be there, too. Will you be its next victim? 13 Ways… Read More ›
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Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to my blog!!! This blog will serve as an information resource for all who wish to delve into the worlds of medicine, biomedical research, health policy, and politics. These are worlds I personally find quite fascinating, and there are… Read More ›
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Then Again, Perhaps 2013 is NOT Such a Happy New Year for All…….
Then Again, Perhaps 2013 is NOT Such a Happy New Year for All……. Is this your year of fear? Perhaps you suffer from triskaidekaphobia. Triskaidekaphobia (tris•kai•deka•pho•bia, tris-kī-de-kə-ˈfō-bē-ə, or tris-kə-de-kə-ˈfō-bē-ə) is defined as a fear – either rational or irrational –… Read More ›