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Travel Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers, Opposition to the Health Pass: COVID-19 Global Weekly Highlights

News October 28, 2021

These are the global coronavirus stories you need to know about this week.
Tackling COVID-19 Life Expectancy Falls Needs Tailored Approach

News October 28, 2021
Study Cautions Against Use of Mirtazapine to Treat Agitation in Dementia Patients

News October 28, 2021

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CDC: There Is Still Urgency to Vaccinate Children

WebMD Health News October 27, 2021

The CDC is urging parents and guardians to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 against COVID-19 once the shot is fully approved.
Cervical Cancer Mortality Stagnates Despite Screening

Medscape Medical News October 28, 2021
Guidelines for Dementia and Age-Related Cognitive Changes

Medscape Family Medicine October 27, 2021

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Antidepressant May Cut COVID-Related Hospitalization, Mortality

Medscape Medical News October 28, 2021
Demoted Urology Researcher Becomes Chair at Another School

Retraction Watch October 28, 2021
Flouting White House, Florida Penalizes School Districts

Associated Press October 28, 2021
Which Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Need SGLT2 Inhibitors?

Medscape Medical News October 28, 2021
Republican Attorneys General Criticize Biden Vaccine Order

Associated Press October 28, 2021
Sharp Drop in Kidney Failure Treatment in First COVID-19 Wave

Medscape Medical News October 28, 2021
Bill Would Remove 'Conscience' as Basis for Refusing Vaccine

Associated Press October 28, 2021
'Twincretin' Beats Glargine for Diabetes in Pivotal Trial

Medscape Medical News October 28, 2021

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Some Clarity Around Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19

Commentary October 28, 2021

New data from this year's ECTRIMS meeting confirm the impact of certain therapeutics on vaccine responses, says Dr Stephen Krieger.
Undark

Why I Still Believe COVID-19 Could Not Have Originated in a Lab

Commentary October 28, 2021
5 Tips for Approaching the 'Internet Expert' Patient

Blog October 28, 2021
Ways to Overcome Feeling Like a Fraud in Medicine

Blog October 28, 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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Impact Factor with F. Perry Wilson F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE

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62-Year-Old Medical School Graduate Reflects on His Journey

Medscape Business of Medicine October 28, 2021

Michael Butler piloted a submarine and served as a business consultant before earning his medical degree 2000 miles away from home during the pandemic.
Unresponsive Anesthesiologist Saved by Hospital Custodian

Medscape Medical News October 27, 2021
Accused: Doc Enhances Patient's Penis With Improper Fillers; More

Medscape Business of Medicine October 27, 2021
Internal Medicine Society Reappraises Its Nazi History

Medscape Medical News October 27, 2021

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CMSC 2021

October 25-28, 2021 Orlando, Florida + Virtual
ASTRO 2021

October 24-27, 2021 Virtual/Online & In Person Chicago, IL
ANA 2021

October 17-19, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: Weight Loss

Fast Five Quiz

Diet, physical activity, medications, and bariatric surgery have varying roles in healthy weight loss. Do you know key clinical information and recommendations? Test yourself with this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths vs Facts

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Fast Five Quiz: Nail Psoriasis

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Patient Simulation: A 78-Year-Old Man With Diabetes and Heart Disease

Patient Simulation

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Medscape Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 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

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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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