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UK COVID-19 Update: JCVI Prioritises Learning Disabilities, Record Medical School Applications

News February 24, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Certain Occupations Associated With Higher Rates of Heavy Drinking

News February 24, 2021
UK COVID-19 Update: Scotland's Lockdown Plans, Jab Supplies, Costly Obituary Fees Scrapped

News February 23, 2021

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Despite Skeptics, At-Home Chemo Programs Continue Growing

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021

A handful of US cancer centers believe that many cancer patients can receive their treatment at home. But is it safe?
Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart?

Mayo Clinic February 24, 2021
Tree Resin Compound Defeats Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Lab Tests

Medscape Medical News February 23, 2021

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Late-Window Stroke Thrombolysis Not Linked to Clot Migration

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
FDA Places Clinical Hold on Sickle Cell Gene Therapy

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
NPA 2021

Depression, Chronic Comorbidities 'Inextricably Linked'

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Big Data 'Clinch' Link Between High Glycemic Index Diets and CVD

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Moderna Variant-Specific Vaccine Ready to Study

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Novavax to Seek EUA for COVID-19 Vaccine as Early as April

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Fauci Introduces New Acronym for Long COVID

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Nystagmus From Living in the Dark Cured With Light Exposure

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021

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COVID-19 Vax: Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

Commentary February 24, 2021

Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses vaccinations for COVID-19 and the need for increased dissemination, consistent policies, and plans for emergencies.
Docs Become Dog Walkers After COVID-19 Work Loss

Article February 24, 2021
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FDA Provides the Latest COVID Updates

Expert Interview February 24, 2021
What the NBA's Collaboration With Yale Reveals About COVID

Expert Interview February 23, 2021

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Journal Retracts Psych Paper After Plagiarism Allegations

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021

A medical journal has retracted a paper after a psychiatrist alleged that the managing editor closely copied and published her withdrawn work and claimed it for his own.
Fauci Introduces New Acronym for Long COVID

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Miami Anesthesiologist Charged in Hate Crime

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
COVID-19 Vax: Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

Medscape Business of Medicine February 24, 2021

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AAN 2021

April 17-22, 2021 Virtual
NPA 2021

February 10-13, 2021 Virtual
GUCS 2021

February 11-13, 2021 Virtual/Online

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Fast Five Quiz: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz February 23, 2021

How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN)? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Causes of Heart Failure

Fast Five Quiz February 22, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Risk Factors

Fast Five Quiz February 22, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis Management

Fast Five Quiz February 22, 2021

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Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

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Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows
Life, Death, and Painful Dilemmas: Ethics 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report, 2020

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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