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UK COVID-19 Update: South African Variant Found in England with No Travel Links

News February 1, 2021

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London Team Identifies New Prognostic Biomarker for Ovarian Cancer

News February 1, 2021
Oncologist Accused of Giving 'Inappropriate' Immunotherapy to Hospice Patient

News January 29, 2021

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Oily Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes in Largest Study to Date

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021

People who reported eating at least one oily fish meal weekly had about a 20% lower incidence of type 2 diabetes compared with never-eaters. Fish-oil supplements may work too.
Biden Nixes Buprenorphine Waiver, Docs Disappointed

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Found in 30% of All Women

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021

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Tough Pain Relief Choices in the COVID-19 Pandemic

News January 29, 2021

The most used pain relievers in the world have come under new scrutiny as more people with symptoms of fever and body aches turn to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to ease symptoms.
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Surgery Patients Just as Satisfied With Opioid-Sparing Pain Treatment

News January 29, 2021
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Review of Abdominal and Breast Regional Analgesia

Journal Article January 29, 2021
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ARDS: Contemporary Management, Approaches During COVID-19

Journal Article January 29, 2021
New Study: COVID-19 Could Damage Sperm, but Experts Query Results

News January 28, 2021
Born Into Pain: Pushing for Progress in Sickle Cell Disease: Improving Outcomes

Medscape TV Episode January 28, 2021
Protecting Patients With Diabetes From Impact of COVID-19

News January 28, 2021
Pop-Up Alerts Fail to Improve Clinical Outcomes in AKI

News January 27, 2021

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8 Causes of Altered Mental Status in the Elderly

Slideshow January 25, 2021

Learn more about how to recognize and manage acute disorders, including COVID-19, that can cause changes in cognition or level of consciousness in the elderly.
Fast Five Quiz: Multiple Sclerosis Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz January 5, 2021
The Persistence of Trauma: PTSD

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Judge Blocks Trump Rule to Limit Health Studies in EPA Regs

Associated Press February 1, 2021

The EPA released one of its last major rollbacks limiting what evidence it will consider about the risks of pollutants in a way that opponents say could cripple future public health regulation.
License Expired? No Problem, Uncle Sam Wants You to Vaccinate

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
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Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
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