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UK Seeks To Tighten Control on Dangerous Synthetic Opioid Drug

News January 21, 2022

Home Secretary seeks expert advice in order to tighten control on isotonitazene, which is linked to multiple fatalities.
Descendants of Young Male Smokers Have More Body Fat, Extending Into Future Generations

News January 21, 2022
E-Cigarette Use in Young Teens Linked to Later Cannabis Use

News January 21, 2022

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COVID at 2

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2022

Over the past 2 years, Americans have made many changes to how they live, work, play, worship, and manage their health. Many experts think some of these changes are here to stay.
Herd Immunity a Mirage? High Protection Didn't Stop Surges

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2022
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Works in Toddlers: IMPACT Trial

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2022

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COVID May Affect Spinal Fluid, Causing 'Brain Fog,' Study Says

WebMD Health News January 21, 2022
'Post-Truth Era' Complicates COVID-19 Response, Trust in Science

WebMD Health News January 21, 2022
Omicron Surge Is Undermining Care for Other Health Problems

Associated Press January 21, 2022
Trump Appointee Blocks Biden Federal Worker Vaccine Mandate

Associated Press January 21, 2022
Decline in CHD Prevalence in US Slowing: New Data

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2022
More Than a Month After Launch, iPLEDGE Glitches Persist

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2022
Rituximab and COVID Shots: Studies Begin to Answer Key Questions

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2022
Two Abstracts About Unapproved Heart Technology Retracted

Retraction Watch January 21, 2022

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Impact of COVID Vaccines on Menstrual Cycles

Commentary January 21, 2022

A study suggesting that the COVID vaccines alter women's menstrual cycles got a lot of media attention. Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the significance of the study findings.
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Can Save Your Patients' Eyesight

Viewpoint January 21, 2022
Jan 21 2022 This Week in Cardiology

Commentary January 21, 2022
Treating NAFLD by Defeating Obesity: What Are the Best Options?

Commentary January 21, 2022

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When the Patient Wants to Speak to a Manager

Medscape Dermatology January 21, 2022

'With virus variants raging, inflation growing, and call center wait times approaching infinity, many of our patients, it seems, cannot bear any more,' Dr Jeffrey Benabio writes in his column.
Physician Burnout, Depression Compounded by COVID: Survey

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2022
Study Finds Signs of Racial Bias in Medical Records

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2022
The Pandemic Has Changed Us, Permanently

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2022

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AAAP 2021

December 09-12, 2021 Virtual
AES 2021

December 03-7, 2021 Chicago, IL
IDF 2021

December 06-11, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Key Aspects

Fast Five Quiz January 21, 2022

Approximately 537 million adults have diabetes. Its relationship with COVID-19 is a big concern. Do you know key aspects of type 2 diabetes, as well as the latest guidance? Take this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Fast Five Quiz January 21, 2022
Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Comorbidities

Fast Five Quiz January 21, 2022
Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz January 21, 2022

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Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2021

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Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape

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