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Referral Rejection Leads to Two-Tier Health System, Say GPs

News December 3, 2021

Letter to the government health secretary spells out that GPs are seeing record numbers of referral rejections, bouncing patients back to primary care and requiring management outside of GMC guidance.
Nurses Back Industrial Action Over 3% Pay Award

News December 3, 2021
NHS Scotland Adopts Transparent Face Masks

News December 3, 2021

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Feds Go on Offense Ahead of Potential Omicron Spread in US

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

The White House COVID-19 Response Team announced steps to fortify public health protection before onset of winter and the potential increasing circulation of Omicron.
Dr. Topol Discusses the Omicron Variant, Therapeutics, and Rising Case Counts

WebMD December 3, 2021
GERD Guideline Addresses Increased Scrutiny of PPI Therapy

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

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Thigh Abscess Due to Intra-Abdominal Pathologic Conditions

Journal Article December 3, 2021

Spontaneous thigh abscesses may be indicative of intra-abdominal pathologic conditions. Early diagnosis and intervention is key to successful outcomes, as evidenced in these three cases.
'Top' Surgery for Trans Youth: Advance or Dangerous Medicine?

News December 1, 2021
Cooled RFA Treats Chronic Pain After Knee Replacement

News December 1, 2021
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Telehealth Exercise and Diet Programs Curb Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis

News November 30, 2021
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Needle Insertion Site for Spinal Anesthesia in Obese Patients

Journal Article November 30, 2021
Study Finds Healthcare Lacks Female Leadership, Opportunities

News November 29, 2021
Headache

Persistent Posttraumatic Headaches and Functioning in Veterans

Journal Article November 29, 2021
Preventing Chronic Disease

Physical Activity Recommended by PCPs Treating Arthritis

Journal Article November 29, 2021

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Difficult Airway Management Clinical Practice Guidelines (ASA, 2021)

Practice Guideline December 3, 2021

2021 guidelines on management of difficult airways from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, published in Anesthesiology
'Tis the Season for Gout

Slideshow November 23, 2021
What's Causing This Rapidly Growing, Golf Ball–Sized Mass?

Case Challenge November 8, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Influenza Practice Essentials

Fast Five Quiz November 3, 2021

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S.C. Nurse Charged With Producing Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

Director of nursing services at rehab center created fake cards, lied to federal investigators, according to indictment.
It Feels Like COVID Is Closing In

Medscape Psychiatry December 3, 2021
COVID-19 and the Immunocompromised Physician

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021
APRN Salary Continued to Increase During Pandemic: Survey

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

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