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'Headspin Hole' and the Hazards of Breakdancing

— A case report details one man's head injury from breakdancing

A photo of a breakdancer performing a headspin in front of a crowd on the street.

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How Docs Can Volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

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