Dr. Brian L Schapiro M.D.

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• Health Benefits of Cuddling

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• What is a Prostate Biopsy?

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• Autism and 'The Good Doctor': Is it Accurate?

  ABC's new hit show has taken television by storm with its dynamic character of Shaun Murphy, who is an autistic surgeon. However, many wonder: Does the show paint an accurate picture?Only one viewWhile it is great that there are more shows than ever before that have characters on the autism spectrum...

• 15-State Bicycle Journey Helps Raise Money and Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy

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• What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

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