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COVID-19 Hospitalisation '80% More Likely for Smokers'

News September 28, 2021

An Oxford University-led study analyses observational and genetic data on smoking and COVID-19.
Doctors and Healthcare Staff Need Priority Petrol Station Access: BMA

News September 27, 2021
Oncologist Accused of Inappropriate Treatment Awaits Tribunal Decision

News September 24, 2021

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Doctors Preyed on Homeless for Slip-and-Fall Schemes; More

Medscape Business of Medicine September 21, 2021

Physicians and lawyers together recruited homeless people and drug addicts to scam insurance companies. Do sales reps belong in the operating room? This high-risk specialty lowered its claim rates.
One High-Profile Case Damaged This Physician's Career

Medscape Medical News September 22, 2021
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Civil Rights Complaint Targets Idaho Healthcare Rationing

Associated Press September 27, 2021
In a Year of Change, Young Doc Salaries Remain the Same: Survey

Medscape Medical News September 24, 2021
Predicted Pandemic Retirement of Many Physicians Hasn't Happened

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2021
Pandemic Disrupted The Home Life of 67% of Female Physicians

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2021
Counterfeit Vaccine Passports Increasing With Restrictions

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2021
Nurses' Union 'Dismayed' Over Halted Medicare Drug Price Cuts

Medscape Medical News September 22, 2021
Public Health Experts Surprised Biden Hasn't Picked an FDA Chief

Kaiser Health News September 22, 2021
Medicare Payments for Most Skin Procedures Dropped Since 2007

Medscape Medical News September 21, 2021

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Doctors Should Avoid Being Bullied Into Giving Ivermectin

Commentary September 22, 2021

Bioethicist Art Caplan warns against using ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment and urges doctors to refuse to prescribe it if patients demand it.
The Art of the Find: Future Doc Shares Thrifting Treasures

Article September 22, 2021
Finding Employees During a Pandemic

Commentary September 20, 2021
Are the Physicians to Blame for the Patient's Failure to Follow Up?

Article September 20, 2021

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