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UK COVID-19 Update: Vaccination First Dose Protection, 'War Zone' Hospitals

News January 20, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
COVID-19: PHE Survey Reveals Extent of Lockdown Mental Health Issues

News January 20, 2021
UK COVID-19 Update: Surge in Positive Antibody Tests, Hancock 'Pinged'

News January 19, 2021

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Metformin Treatment Again Linked to Fewer Deaths From COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021

The latest of several studies, this time in a very diverse population, shows a striking threefold reduction in deaths from COVID-19 in those taking this leading treatment for type 2 diabetes.
6 Meds That Can Mess With Your Patient's Sex Life

Medscape Urology January 19, 2021
Low Carb Diets Boost Diabetes Remission Rates, at Least Short Term

Medscape Medical News January 19, 2021

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Patients Fend for Themselves to Access COVID Antibody Treatments

Kaiser Health News January 20, 2021
Genetics Alone Not Enough to Predict Early-Onset Depression

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021
Thousands of COVID-19 Vaccines Ruined During Shipping

WebMD Health News January 20, 2021
Women Physicians and the Pandemic: A Snapshot

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021
100 Million Vaccinations in the First 100 Days. It Won't Be Easy.

Kaiser Health News January 20, 2021
Black Race Noted More Prominently in PHI Than White Race

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021
Concern Grows in Florida Over More Contagious COVID Strain

Associated Press January 20, 2021
US Surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 Deaths

WebMD Health News January 19, 2021

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COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Finally, Some Hard Data

Commentary January 20, 2021

COVID-19 has shown significant effects in pregnancy, and those risks must be taken into account when considering whether to advise vaccination for pregnant women, says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Some Think So

Commentary January 20, 2021
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Should Physicians Face Disciplinary Actions for Misinformation?

Expert Interview January 19, 2021
Osimertinib: A Bright Spot at the End of a Dismal 2020

Commentary January 19, 2021

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Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Some Think So

Medscape Business of Medicine January 20, 2021

Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses situations where we may see COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
Many EM Docs Have Treated COVID Patients Without Proper PPE

Medscape Medical News January 19, 2021
PCPs Play a Small Part in Low-Value Care Spending

Medscape Medical News January 19, 2021
Are Public Health Ads Worth the Price? Not if They're About Fear

Kaiser Health News January 19, 2021

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AIBD 2020

December 09-12, 2020 Virtual
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December 10-13, 2020 Virtual
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An Incoherent 13-Year-Old With Nocturnal Enuresis and Fever

Case Challenge January 20, 2021

The parents of a 13-year-old boy bring him to the emergency department. He is rolling his head and seemingly unaware of his surroundings. He has a fever and has been "acting strange." What's wrong?
Abnormal Eye Movement and Agitated Delirium in a 26-Year-Old

Case Challenge January 20, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Key Aspects for Alzheimer's Disease

Fast Five Quiz January 19, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Alzheimer's Disease Differential Diagnosis and Workup

Fast Five Quiz January 19, 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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