This inspiring doctor proved Zika virus doubters wrong

I recently told you of my admiration for Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the Michigan pediatrician and epidemiologist whose strong research and advocacy was able to finally bring a shining light to the problem of lead in the water supply of Flint. Continuing with a theme, I now bring you the story of Dr. Adriana Melo of Campina Grande, Brazil. Dr. Melo is an OB-GYN who subspecializes in maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), the branch of obstetrics that deals with high-risk pregnancies. She lives and works in northeast Brazil, which is less populous and more economically challenged than the southern, more well-known parts of the country (including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo). Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Conditions Infectious disease Source Type: blogs