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• Couple Raising Awareness of Cystic Fibrosis

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• Controversy Surrounds PapSeek, a New Diagnostic Test

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• How Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Lead to Hearing Problems

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• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...