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

News February 1, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
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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'Category 5' COVID Hurricane Approaches, Expert Says

News February 1, 2021

The U.S. is facing a "category 5" storm as coronavirus variants begin to spread across the country, one of the nation's top infectious disease experts said Sunday.
Tough Pain Relief Choices in the COVID-19 Pandemic

News January 29, 2021
License Expired? No Problem, Uncle Sam Wants You to Vaccinate

News January 29, 2021
COVID Vaccine Anaphylaxis: Who Is at Risk?

Viewpoint January 29, 2021
J&J Vaccine 85% Efficacious Against Severe COVID Globally

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

Journal Article January 29, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination Raises Ethical Questions

Expert Interview January 28, 2021
Factors Predict Survival After Coronary Angio in Postarrest Patients

News January 28, 2021

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Keys to Diagnosing Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy)

Slideshow January 27, 2021

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ("broken heart syndrome") is a transient cardiac syndrome that mimics acute coronary syndrome. Do you know how to recognize this condition in your patients?
When Jack Frost Bites: Hypothermia and Localized Cold Injury

Slideshow January 25, 2021
8 Causes of Altered Mental Status in the Elderly

Slideshow January 25, 2021
An Incoherent 13-Year-Old With Nocturnal Enuresis and Fever

Case Challenge January 20, 2021

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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.
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Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
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Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
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WebMD Health News January 29, 2021

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