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Nov. 4, 2016 | Comic book helps ill children cope

Season 1 Episode 139 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Doctor creates comic book to help children cope with illnesses and diseases

Meet Dr. Steven J. Cyr, a spinal surgeon practicing medicine in San Antonio, who created a comic book called "Osteo Corps." The comic is about a group of superheroes based on the body’s muscular and skeletal system. Used for educating children nationwide, the comic book aids as a coping mechanism to help children feel less fear when suffering from illnesses and diseases.

11/03/2016 | Rating NR

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KLRN SciTech Now

Nov. 4, 2016 | Comic book helps ill children cope

Season 1 Episode 139 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet Dr. Steven J. Cyr, a spinal surgeon practicing medicine in San Antonio, who created a comic book called "Osteo Corps." The comic is about a group of superheroes based on the body’s muscular and skeletal system. Used for educating children nationwide, the comic book aids as a coping mechanism to help children feel less fear when suffering from illnesses and diseases.

11/03/2016 | Rating NR

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