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Although the majority of physicians are employed, many doctors are leaving employment to start a private practice. Seven physicians talk about why they chose private practice over employment.
The Next Epidemic; New Dementia Prognosis Tool; Doctor Burnout

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EASD 2022

Improve Diagnosis of Type of Heart Failure Common in Diabetes

Medscape Medical News September 30, 2022
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BREEZE-AD-PEDS: First Data for Baricitinib in Childhood Eczema

Medscape Medical News September 30, 2022
Home-Based Palliative Care Improves Heart Failure Outcomes

Medscape Medical News September 30, 2022
Medicare Part B Premium Dips on Alzheimer's Drug Setback

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Epidemics: What Does the Future Hold?

Medscape Medical News September 29, 2022
Should Glycemic Targets for Gestational Diabetes Be Changed?

Medscape Medical News September 29, 2022
New Tool May Predict Mortality Risk for Older Adults With Dementia

Medscape Medical News September 29, 2022
CDC: Masking No Longer Required in Healthcare Settings

WebMD Health News September 29, 2022

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Acute Hypoxemia: A Rapid-Response Refresher

Commentary September 29, 2022

Pearls from a critical care expert include how to approach the patient with hypoxemia, uses of POCUS, and whether you can trust that pulse oximeter.
What's the Optimal Temp Management After Cardiac Arrest?

Viewpoint September 29, 2022
Why I'm Back to Seeing Kids and Pregnant Patients

Commentary September 29, 2022
Why Can't UK Immunocompromised Patients Get Evusheld?

Commentary September 29, 2022

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MDS 2022

September 15-18, 2022 Madrid, Spain + Virtual
TCT 2022

September 16-19, 2022 Boston, Massachusetts
EASD 2022

September 19-23, 2022 Stockholm, Sweden, and Virtual

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Trivia Quiz: Weird ICD-10 Codes

Interactive Quiz September 30, 2022

Because ICD codes attempt to be all-inclusive, the results can be bizarre. Can you spot the real ICD-10 codes? Test yourself with this quick trivia quiz.
Trivia Quiz: Major Medical Milestones

Interactive Quiz September 26, 2022
Is Exercise Effective for Constipation?

Clinical Case September 23, 2022
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Case: Woman Presents to ED With Headache and Hypertension

Case Challenge September 23, 2022

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Substance and Opioid Abuse Report 2022

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Physicians Behaving Badly: Stress and Hardship Trigger Misconduct

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Medscape Hospitalist Compensation Report 2022

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