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Mar 2024
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Episode 83: Discussing social media and ...

KHALIL DIAB
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Watch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing fake medical news on social media with Manual Manouchakian, a Class of 2026 medical student at the University of Balamand. You have all heard the term "fake news" which has altered and changed outcomes of elections on social media. In this episode, we discuss fake medical n ... Show More
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