Sound Medicine 08-09-09

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Published August 9, 2009 at 12:00 AM EDT

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This week Sound Medicine visits Camp Medical Detective, where minority youths learn about medical professions. Other topics include Indiana University's Medical Service Learning programs; eating disorders; cross-training the mind; and we hear another essay in Dr. Larry Cripe's Grace Notes series.

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