• FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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    CCRB UPDATES AND INTRODUCTION TO CCRB SECTION LEADERS

    By: Mary Smolskis, BSN, MA, Operations and Strategy Management Section Chief | Stephen Migueles, M.D., CCRB Science Section Chief As of June 2023, the Office of Planning and Operations Support (OPOS) merged with the Collaborative Clinical Research Branch (CCRB) within the Division of Clinical Research (DCR). In this unification, the CCRB has introduced two new

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    • FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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    THE POWER OF WORDS:EMBRACING PERSON-CENTERED LANGUAGE FOR A HOPEFUL WORLD

    By: Aly Diana Language shapes our beliefs and may influence our behaviors. Language matters. It impacts how we think about ourselves, as individuals within our families and within society. Language is a powerful tool; while some words may make a person feel uplifted or supported, others may make them feel disrespected, stigmatized, or harmed. We

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    • FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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    DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES IN TUBERCULOUS PLEURAL EFFUSION

    By: Ismi Wahyu Riyanti, Adhella Menur Pleural effusion overview The pleural cavity is a space between the parietal and visceral pleurae that aids in the optimal functioning of the lungs during breathing. Normally, a small physiological amount of pleural fluid (0.1-0.3 mL per kg) resides within this space. This delicate balance of fluid is maintained

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    • JANUARY 29, 2024
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    EMBARKING ON NEW BEGINNINGS: A DIVE INTO ENGLISH IDIOMS OF RENEWAL

    By: Dedy Hidayat Early this month, in the comfort of my couch, I was watching “The Big Bang Theory” on Netflix for the fifth time; yes, you read it right. The series is so charming and witty that I cannot help myself make it as my go-to movie when I need to relax and recharge.

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