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Study Cautions Against Use of Mirtazapine to Treat Agitation in Dementia Patients

News October 28, 2021

New research suggests that mirtazapine has no benefit over placebo in dementia patients and could also potentially increase mortality risk.
Did UK's Subsidy Scheme to Help Restaurant Sector Lead to More COVID-19 Cases?

News October 28, 2021
Health Organisations React to Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021

News October 28, 2021

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CDC: There Is Still Urgency to Vaccinate Children

WebMD Health News

The CDC is urging parents and guardians to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19 once the shot is fully approved.
Guidelines for Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Changes

Medscape Family Medicine October 27, 2021
Spiders, Dogs, and PTSD: A Virtual Treatment for Phobias and Fear

October 26, 2021

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Why Kids Might Reject Sugar-Free Halloween Candy

WebMD Health News October 28, 2021
Demand for Doctors and Nurses Is Tricky to Predict

WebMD Health News October 27, 2021
At Least 59,000 Meat Workers Caught COVID, 269 Died

Associated Press October 27, 2021
Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks 3 New Antiabortion Laws

WebMD Health News October 27, 2021
Illinois Senate OKs Repealing Abortion Parental Notification

Associated Press October 27, 2021
Enforcement of Indoor Vaccine Mandates Proves Uneven in US

Associated Press October 27, 2021
Answers to Questions About the Latest Booster Recommendations

Medscape Medical News October 27, 2021
Fla Surgeon General Offered Outdoor Meet as Mask Alternative

Associated Press October 27, 2021

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No Vaccine, Thank You: We're Invincible

Commentary October 27, 2021

Dr F. Perry Wilson addresses the 'invincibility factor' in COVID vaccine refusal.
Sorting Out the New COVID Vaccine Booster Recommendations

Commentary October 27, 2021
Black Box Warnings: Legal Risks Doctors Never Saw Coming

Article October 27, 2021
Ready for Retirement but Your Portfolio Isn't?

Blog October 27, 2021

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Medscape One-on-One Eric Topol on Medscape

George Lundberg: At Large at Medscape George D. Lundberg, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

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Unresponsive Anesthesiologist Saved by Hospital Custodian

Medscape Medical News October 27, 2021

Usually, the doctor comes to the rescue when a blood clot is involved. But for one physician, he's alive in large part thanks to one of his hospital's custodians.
Accused: Doc Enhances Patient's Penis With Improper Fillers; More

Medscape Business of Medicine October 27, 2021
Internal Medicine Society Reappraises Its Nazi History

Medscape Medical News October 27, 2021
Black Box Warnings: Legal Risks Doctors Never Saw Coming

Medscape Business of Medicine October 27, 2021

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CMSC 2021

October 25-28, 2021 Orlando, Florida + Virtual
ASTRO 2021

October 24-27, 2021 Virtual/Online & In Person Chicago, IL
ANA 2021

October 17-19, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: Weight Loss

Fast Five Quiz

Diet, physical activity, medications, and bariatric surgery have varying roles in healthy weight loss. Do you know key clinical information and recommendations? Test yourself with this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths vs Facts

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Fast Five Quiz: Nail Psoriasis

Fast Five Quiz
Patient Simulation: A 78-Year-Old Man With Diabetes and Heart Disease

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Medscape Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

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Medscape Female Physician Compensation Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape Hospitalist Compensation Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows
International Physician Compensation Report 2021: Do US Docs Have It Better?

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Medscape Physician Assistant 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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