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Former FDA Commissioner on Fighting Medical Misinformation

Jun 1, 2026
21:40

Episode Description

Bob Harringson and former FDA commissioner Rob Califf discuss medical misinformation, its impact on public and individual health, and how to fight against it.

This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington

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