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Trinkl, News Director These New York family practice physicians, who are brothers, have produced a series of rap CD's addressing health topics such as asthma, HIV, smoking cessation, anti-violence, and bullying. Incorporating research and their own studies, the Clarkes demonstrate use of music in adolescent social development and its value in medical education. Their ability to communicate with the adolescent community has been documented with numerous appearances on television and talk radio programs as well as lectures throughout the United States. After conducting studies with adolescents and their compliance about taking medication for asthma, the Clarkes wrote and produced a "cool" CD called Asthma Stuff. Their work highlights the impact of music on educating adolescent patients. When the audience listens to the music, it will be apparent why this CD has documented success stories with teen asthma patients. This topic holds particular significance for the Valley, with asthma the leading cause for pediatric hospital admissions in California. In addition, Fresno County has the third highest mortality rate for asthma in the entire country. Matthew Clarke received his medical degree from Union University in Albany, NY, and completed his residency in Jamaica, NY. In 1995, Clarke received a scholarship from the American Association of Family Practitioners' Committee on Minority Health Affairs. He is a family physician in Queens and co-president of MDMD Inc. John Clarke received his medical degree from Mount Sinai in New York City, and is currently serving as the family practice chief resident at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in Queens, NY. The
lecture on August 29 is sponsored by the UCSF-Fresno Family Practice
Residency Program; the CMC-Asthma Education and Management Program;
and a grant from Glaxo-Wellcome.
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