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Macrolide Antibiotics in Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects

News February 21, 2020

Clinicians should be cautious when prescribing macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy, especially the first trimester, due to an increased risk of major malformations, although the absolute risk is small, suggests UK study.
Has NICE Got It Wrong on Acute Coronary Syndromes?

Commentary February 21, 2020
GPs Remain Opposed to Assisted Dying

News February 21, 2020

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Long-term Changes in Gut Metabolite Predict CHD Risk

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2020

Temporal changes in dietary habits — for better or worse — were also found to modulate the harmful effects of the gut microbial metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide.
Severe Infection Tied to Substance-Induced Psychosis

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2020
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Good This Season, CDC Says

Medscape Medical News February 20, 2020

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Novel Coronavirus a 'Tremendous Public Health Threat,' CDC Says

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Novel Coronavirus: Study Suggests Multiple Shedding Routes

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Vaccine Schedule Not Followed for One Third of Children in US

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Feds Sue Yale Hospital for Age Discrimination of Older Clinicians

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
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FDA OKs First Once-Daily IV COX-2 Preferential NSAID for Pain

FDA Approvals February 21, 2020
WHO: Need to Seize 'Window of Opportunity' to Contain Coronavirus

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Specific Gut Bacteria in Infants Linked to Future Anxiety

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Suicidal Patients Often Excluded From Antidepressant Trials

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020

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The Week That Wasn't: Scented Sleep, Beyond BPA, Insomnia-Diet Link

Article February 21, 2020

Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
Be Their Biggest Fan: 3 Things All Docs Should Know About Bupe

Commentary February 21, 2020
When to Remove Colorectal Polyps? 'Get Them When You See Them'

Commentary February 20, 2020
When a Promising Trial Fails, It Can Feel Personal

Commentary February 20, 2020

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It's Not Just Hospitals That Sue Patients Who Can't Pay

Kaiser Health News February 21, 2020

Until very recently, the separate company that runs the emergency department at Nashville General Hospital in Tennessee was continuing to haul patients who couldn't pay medical bills into court.
Feds Sue Yale Hospital for Age Discrimination of Older Clinicians

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Clinicians' Challenge: 'Bring Climate Change to the Bedside'

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2020
Why UK Physicians Are Now Getting Sued More

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2020

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Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Differential Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz February 21, 2020

Are you aware of the differential diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
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Interactive Quiz February 21, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Management of Cholangiocarcinoma

Fast Five Quiz February 20, 2020
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