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Football Dementia Risk Linked to Playing Position and Career Length

News August 2, 2021

The risk of neurodegenerative disease for professional players has been highlighted ahead of a change in rules governing heading the ball.
UK COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Care Rated, Amber Travel 'Watchlist', Jab Incentives

News August 2, 2021
Misgivings Over Integrated Care Systems in England: Poll

News August 2, 2021

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COVID Brings Evolutionary Virologists Out of Shadows, Into the Fight

Medscape Medical News August 2, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought evolutionary virology to the forefront, experts say the field could have long-term effects on the practice of medicine.
From Selfies to Slurs: Physicians Behaving Badly On, Off the Job

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Summer Campers Spread COVID at Home, Follow-Up Finds

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Physicians Wearing White Coats Rated More Experienced

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Weekend Virus Cases Increase Sixfold in 3 Weeks

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US Employers Ratchet Up the Pressure on the Unvaccinated

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COVID-19 an Independent Driver for Heart Attack and Stroke

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12,000 Square Miles Without Obstetrics? Possible in West Texas

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What Will History Say About COVID?

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California Learns Costly Pandemic Lesson About Hospitals

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Texas Health Systems Feeling Crunch of Latest COVID Surge

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Reckoning With America's Alarming Rise in Anti-Asian Hate

Commentary August 2, 2021

Psychiatrist Lorenzo Norris, MD, on the urgent mental health crisis presented by racism and hate directed at Asian American communities.
What Does Return to In-Person Psychiatry Mean for You?

Commentary August 2, 2021
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Managing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: New Guidelines and Drugs

Commentary August 2, 2021
Is There a Perfect Time to Have Children in Residency?

Blog August 2, 2021

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Physicians Wearing White Coats Rated More Experienced

Medscape Medical News August 2, 2021

Physicians wearing white coats were rated as significantly more experienced and professional than peers wearing casual attire, new research shows.
From Selfies to Slurs: Physicians Behaving Badly On, Off the Job

Medscape Medical News August 2, 2021
Is There a Perfect Time to Have Children in Residency?

Medscape Blogs August 2, 2021
Diabetes Drug's New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate

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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: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Fast Five Quiz July 29, 2021

GERD negatively affects quality of life, and its incidence is on the rise. Do you know key clinical aspects, as well as the latest recommendations? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
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
Fast Five Quiz: Hiccups

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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