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UK COVID-19 Update: Pregnancy Jab Gap Study, Lockdown Eyesight, Morecambe Bay Hood

News August 3, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
New Draft NICE Guidance on Rehabilitation After Traumatic Injury

News August 3, 2021
Does Vitamin D Supplementation Reduce the Severity of IBS Symptoms?

News August 3, 2021

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Doctors' Offices May Be a Hot Spot for Transmitting Infections

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021

People who are seen after a patient with an influenzalike illness are 31.8% more likely to return to their doctor's office within 2 weeks with similar symptoms, new research shows.
How Heat Kills: Deadly Weather 'Cooking' People From Within

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Half Abandon Metformin Within a Year of Diabetes Diagnosis

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021

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ACOG, SMFM Urge All Pregnant Women to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Healthcare Giant Sold Off Hospitals But Continued Suing Patients

Kaiser Health News August 3, 2021
AAIC 2021

Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Some

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Delta Variant Could Drive Herd Immunity Threshold Over 80%

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Slim Majority in US Supports Return to Masks, Social Distancing

WebMD Health News August 3, 2021
Simone Biles Medically Cleared to Compete, Wins Bronze Medal

WebMD Health News August 3, 2021
Louisiana Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate as Hospitals Fill

WebMD Health News August 3, 2021
DOJ Joins Cases Alleging False Diagnoses by Kaiser MA Plans

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021

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My Kid's College Will Cost How Much?

Blog August 3, 2021

Paying for a college education can get expensive and affect everyone. Here are tips from a financial planner on how to come up with a college savings plan that works for the entire family.
Simplifying COVID Immunology, One Metaphor at a Time

Expert Interview August 3, 2021
Where Have All the Women in Sports Gone?

Blog August 3, 2021
Gumption, Courage, and the Indomitable Spirit of Nurses

Blog August 3, 2021

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My Kid's College Will Cost How Much?

Medscape Blogs August 3, 2021

Paying for a college education can get expensive and affect everyone. Here are tips from a financial planner on how to come up with a college savings plan that works for the entire family.
Healthcare Giant Sold Off Hospitals But Continued Suing Patients

Kaiser Health News August 3, 2021
DOJ Joins Cases Alleging False Diagnoses by Kaiser MA Plans

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Where Have All the Women in Sports Gone?

Medscape Blogs August 3, 2021

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HRS 2021
AAIC 2021

July 26-30, 2021 Denver, Colorado + Virtual
IAS 2021

July 18-21, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: HCM Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz July 30, 2021

Can you recognize hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during a patient workup? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Fast Five Quiz July 29, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Idiopathic Hypersomnia Differential Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz July 29, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Idiopathic Hypersomnia Management

Fast Five Quiz July 26, 2021

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Medscape Physician Assistant Compensation Report 2021

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Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021

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Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2021: The Recovery Begins

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Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

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Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2020

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