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National Survey From Ipsen Shows Young People Are Not Prepared for the Shift From Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 20, 2026--Ipsen announces the findings of a new survey showing young people are under-prepared for the move from pediatrics to the adult healthcare system.
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