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Combined Treatments Most Effective for Smoking Cessation, Study Finds

News October 18, 2021

Combination treatment, particularly varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy, are the most effective tobacco cessation pharmacotherapies.
Continuity of Care 'Achievable, Improves Services, Admissions, Mortality'

News October 15, 2021
COVID-19 Testing Suspended at Private Lab After False Negatives

News October 15, 2021

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FDA Panel Backs Second Shot for Those Who Got J&J Vaccine

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021

While the advisory panel felt the data supporting a booster was limited and unfocused, they unanimously backed a second shot for recipients of the J&J vaccine.
House: Racial Bias in Clinical Decision Support 'Unacceptable'

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
Why Toilet Paper Is the Unofficial Symbol of Anxiety During COVID

WebMD Health News October 15, 2021

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Gut Bacteria May Fuel Prostate Cancer Treatment Resistance

WebMD Health News October 15, 2021
Nebraska AG: Docs Can Prescribe Controversial COVID Drugs

Associated Press October 15, 2021
Pandemic Adds More Weight to Burden of Obesity in Children

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
Cities, Police Unions Clash as Vaccine Mandates Take Effect

Associated Press October 15, 2021
How the Navajo's Cultural Values Are Driving COVID Vaccinations

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
ECTRIMS 2021

Rituximab More Effective Than Other MS Treatments?

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
ECTRIMS 2021

ECTRIMS/EAN Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination in MS Patients

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
US to Ease International Travel Policy on November 8

WebMD Health News October 15, 2021

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Pfizer COVID Vaccine Boosters: Who Needs Them? Who Can Get Them?

Commentary October 15, 2021

Decision, reversals, and premature announcements have characterized the COVID vaccine booster story in the United States. Where do we stand now?
Heart Failure: Fighting for Life: Advanced Strategies

Medscape TV Episode October 15, 2021
Walk With a Doc: Patients, Physicians Make Strides Together

Article October 15, 2021
Sawbones Hosts Demystify Medicine, One Episode at a Time

Article October 15, 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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Prasad on Medicine Vinay K. Prasad, MD, MPH

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Insurance Focused on Virtual Visits? A New Twist in Health Plans

Kaiser Health News October 15, 2021

New, often lower-cost plans capitalize on the convenience of telemedicine, but consumers should weigh costs and care options before enrolling in a "virtual-first" plan.
Califf Eyed for Second Term as FDA Chief, News Reports Say

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
House: Racial Bias in Clinical Decision Support 'Unacceptable'

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021
Oncologist Recounts Difficulty of Mid-Career Move

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2021

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ECTRIMS 2021

October 13-15, 2021 Virtual
LUPUS and CORA 2021

October 06-9, 2021 Virtual
CHEST 2021

October 17-20, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Vaccines

Fast Five Quiz October 15, 2021

What do you know about COVID-19 vaccines? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Refractory Myasthenia Gravis

Fast Five Quiz October 13, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Chocolate and Health Facts vs Fiction

Fast Five Quiz October 11, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Pathophysiology of Myasthenia Gravis

Fast Five Quiz October 8, 2021

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Medscape Female Physician Compensation Report 2021

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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

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows

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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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