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    January 6, 2017 | Stanford Medicine Childrens Health, Kelly Frank

    Q&A with Christine Boyd, MD on Sports Medicine

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    July 1, 2016 | Christine Boyd, MD, Stanford Medicine Childrens Health

    Summer Sports Safety and Injury Prevention Tips

    With the increased outdoor fun comes increased risk of injury. It’s important to be aware of the potential dangers in summer sports and to take steps to stay safe while having fun.

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