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From Larva to Butterfly: The Metamorphosis of a Consultant

News August 5, 2021

An article in BJU International likens the development of a UK consultant urologist to the metamorphosis of a butterfly, from egg to butterfly.
Drug-related Deaths Reach Record High

News August 5, 2021
16-year-olds Will Not Need Parental Consent for COVID-19 Jabs

News August 4, 2021

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US Health System Ranks Last Among 11 High-Income Countries

Medscape Medical News August 4, 2021

A high-income person in the US was more likely to report financial barriers to needed healthcare than a low-income person in nearly all the other countries surveyed, the Commonwealth Fund reports.
How Heat Kills: Deadly Weather 'Cooking' People From Within

WebMD Health News August 3, 2021
Half Abandon Metformin Within a Year of Diabetes Diagnosis

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021

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WHO Calls for Pause on Booster Doses

WebMD Health News August 4, 2021
Nursing Home to Workers: Get Vaccine or Lose Your Job

Associated Press August 4, 2021
Midodrine Reduces Fainting

Medscape Medical News August 4, 2021
Sturgis Bike Rally Revs Back Bigger, Despite Virus Variant

Associated Press August 4, 2021
Same-Day Discharge for Elective PCI Safe in Real-World Analysis

Medscape Medical News August 4, 2021
Will the Delta Variant Peak and Then Burn Out?

WebMD Health News August 4, 2021
Tennessee Sued Over 'Bathroom Bill' for Public Schools

Associated Press August 4, 2021
Biden to GOP Govs: Help With COVID or 'Get Out of the Way'

WebMD Health News August 4, 2021

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Leana Wen's Fight Is Our Fight

Commentary August 4, 2021

George Lundberg reviews Leana Wen's latest book.
The Delta Variant in Schools: Is Rapid Testing the Answer?

Commentary August 4, 2021
COVID Vaccine Mandates: How Strong Is Too Strong?

Commentary August 4, 2021
Uncommon Malignancies: Managing Rare Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas: Aggressive but Curable

Medscape TV Episode August 4, 2021

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FDA's Accelerated Drug Approval Process Under Investigation

Medscape Medical News August 5, 2021

A federal watchdog group has announced it will conduct a broad assessment of how regulators approved certain medications, including aducanumab, the controversial drug for Alzheimer's disease.
Don't Want a Vaccine? Be Prepared to Pay More for Insurance.

Kaiser Health News August 4, 2021
COVID Vaccine Mandates: How Strong Is Too Strong?

Medscape Business of Medicine August 4, 2021
Really? Lies Patients Think They Can Get Away With

Medscape Medical News August 4, 2021

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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: Sildenafil (Viagra)

Fast Five Quiz August 4, 2021

Sildenafil (Viagra) is often prescribed to treat sexual dysfunction in men. Do you know key contraindications, adverse effects, and signs of overuse and abuse? Test yourself with this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: HCM Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz July 30, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Fast Five Quiz July 29, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Idiopathic Hypersomnia Differential Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz July 29, 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

Medscape Features Slideshows

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