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Michal Ruprecht

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Michal Ruprecht

Michal Ruprecht joined 番茄社区 as a reporting intern in May of 2022. He continued writing for the publication as a member of The Lab 鈥� MedPage鈥檚 editorial advisory board. His work has appeared in ABC News and The Nation鈥檚 Health. Michal received his B.S. in neuroscience at the University of Michigan, where he wrote for The Michigan Daily. He is an M.D. candidate at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. In his free time, he is passionate about brewing kombucha, ceramics and yoga.

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These Women Matched at Stanford. Twitter Responded With Misogyny and Racism.

Commenters attacked program for nearly all-female class, but they misunderstand the match

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'I Wish Everyone Would Just Pay': When Med Students Flock to Pirated Study Tools

Students weigh the high cost of entering medicine against support for content creators

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Fewer Headache Days With Acupuncture

Chronic tension headache patients experience relief with 8-week treatment course

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Heart Failure Drugs Can Be Unaffordable on Medicare, Study Finds

Older adults are subject to cost-sharing and other medication coverage restrictions

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Brand-Name Epilepsy Drug Costs Jump

Prices climbed 277% over 11-year period

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No Early Cardiovascular Risks With Testosterone Treatment

Data on long-term safety needed, however

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Evidence of CTE Rare in Military Personnel

Limited number of cases preclude causal conclusions

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Use of These Epilepsy Meds During Pregnancy Linked to Child's Autism

Valproate not the only one associated with neurodevelopmental disorders

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Particulate Matter Size Tied to Stroke Mortality

Association stronger among individuals with ischemic strokes

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Cochlear Implants Show Benefit in Deaf Children With Developmental Delays

Implants should be considered regardless of severity of impairment, researchers argue

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