as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest
She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.
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Toby Trujillo, a professor in the clinical pharmacy department at the University of Colorado Anschutz, said emerging AI tools could help doctors identify the correct dose for a patient, as well as prioritize which patients need to be seen by specialists.
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David Cox, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Lower-cost, longer-term maintenance Although obesity is now widely recognized as a chronic disease, clinical guidance has not kept pace with this new generation of highly effective medications.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Surgeons in Turkey perform a high volume of plastic surgeries, and many clinics benefit from high procedure volumes, which can contribute to clinical experience.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Certification of new conditions has slowed, staffing shortages persist at some clinical sites, and administrative backlogs have delayed care for certain patients, Chevat said.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
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David Cox, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Lower-cost, longer-term maintenance Although obesity is now widely recognized as a chronic disease, clinical guidance has not kept pace with this new generation of highly effective medications.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Surgeons in Turkey perform a high volume of plastic surgeries, and many clinics benefit from high procedure volumes, which can contribute to clinical experience.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Certification of new conditions has slowed, staffing shortages persist at some clinical sites, and administrative backlogs have delayed care for certain patients, Chevat said.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
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professional
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Van Valin is a sports commentator and former professional freestyle skier who has worked as a broadcaster for NBC Sports and ESPN since 2008, covering events including the Winter Olympics and X Games.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Administrators are instructed to consult with the district’s general counsel and professional standards offices if a staff member violates the policy or if clarification is needed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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