Ask Dr. Hallberg: What is sarin gas?
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Dr. Jon Hallberg is assistant professor in family medicine at the University of Minnesota, and medical director at Mill City Clinic. He is a regular medical analyst on MPR's All Things Considered.
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The state department says that evidence from hair samples shows that sarin gas was used in Syria. Dr. Jon Hallberg, All Things Considered's medical analyst, explains what sarin gas is and how it affects the body.
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