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Injured Veterans More Likely to Develop Cardiovascular Disease: Study

News November 29, 2021

British soldiers who sustained combat injuries during the conflict in Afghanistan have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with their uninjured counterparts, according to findings of a new study.
Red Light in the Morning Boosts Failing Eyesight

News November 29, 2021
New COVID-19 Variant Detected in the UK; Boris Says Mask Wearing Now Compulsory

News November 29, 2021

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New COVID Variant of Concern Drives US Travel Bans

Medscape Medical News November 26, 2021

WHO has labeled a new variant from South Africa as a variant of concern, prompting new travel restrictions from that country and others starting November 29.
Should Everyone Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster?

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2021
Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient's Death?

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021

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Study Finds Healthcare Lacks Female Leadership, Opportunities

Medscape Medical News November 29, 2021
Gut Microbiome Linked With Incident Type 2 Diabetes

First Look November 29, 2021
Association of Height, BMI, and AD in Young Children May Be Transient

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021
Oncology Care Model Led to $315 Million Net Loss to Medicare

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021
On the Road Again: Travelers Emerge in Time for Thanksgiving

Associated Press November 24, 2021
Vaccines Making Thanksgiving Easier, but Hot Spots Remain

Associated Press November 24, 2021
No Serious CV Risks for Elderly After Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021
Children and COVID: New Cases Increase for Third Straight Week

WebMD Health News November 24, 2021

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Grit and Gratitude: Pandemic Thanksgiving Reflections

Blog November 29, 2021

A young doctor reflects on what she is most grateful for this Thanksgiving: her grit.
Malpractice Case: What Really Killed This Patient? Experts Disagree

Article November 25, 2021
'It's Deconditioning, Stupid': Exercise Limitations After COVID

Viewpoint November 24, 2021
CHIEF-HF: No-Touch Initiation of Canagliflozin Improves QoL

Commentary November 24, 2021

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Study Finds Healthcare Lacks Female Leadership, Opportunities

Medscape Medical News November 29, 2021

Although they represent a slight majority of the US population and a large majority of the medical workforce, women are underrepresented on healthcare leadership teams, a new study finds.
Life at the Deathbed: Hospice Nurse's TikTok Posts Go Viral

Medscape Medical News November 29, 2021
Malpractice Case: What Really Killed This Patient? Experts Disagree

The Doctors Company November 25, 2021
Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient's Death?

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021

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CTAD 2021

November 09-12, 2021 Boston, MA
AASLD 2021

November 12-15, 2021 Virtual
AHA 2021

November 13-15, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Presentation

Fast Five Quiz November 23, 2021

How familiar are you with the presentation and diagnosis of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: ERBB2 Mutation in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Fast Five Quiz November 23, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Toxic Plants

Fast Five Quiz November 23, 2021
A Noncompliant Construction Worker With a Pulsating Abdomen

Case Challenge November 22, 2021

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Medscape Malpractice Report 2021

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Medscape Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows
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?

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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