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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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Tough Pain Relief Choices in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Severe Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher Risk of Premature Death

Reuters Health Information January 29, 2021
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Expert Highlights Advances in DRESS

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Doctors Warn of Skin Cancer Screening Crisis

WebMD Health News January 28, 2021
Judge Orders Merck Documents on Antibaldness Drug Propecia Unsealed

Reuters Health Information January 27, 2021
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Oral JAK1 Inhibitor Shows Promise for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Medscape Medical News January 27, 2021
UK Variant Spreading in the US as COVID Mutations Raise Stakes

Medscape Medical News January 26, 2021
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Psoriasis Care Deficiencies in Reproductive-Age Women

Medscape Medical News January 26, 2021

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'Death by 1000 Cuts': Medscape National Physician Burnout & Suicide Report 2021

Report January 22, 2021

Burnout and depression are still serious problems among physicians, especially amid COVID-19. More than 12,000 physicians told us how burnout has affected their relationships, career, and happiness.
My Personal Experience With the Pfizer Vaccine

Commentary January 22, 2021
The Curbsiders

Human Bites and Recurrent Cellulitis

Commentary January 20, 2021
Surprise Medical Billing May Eliminate Restrictive Networks

Commentary January 20, 2021

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Is Intermittent Brodalumab As Effective As Continuous Dosing?

The British Journal of Dermatology January 26, 2021
Topical Oxygen Therapy to Treat a Calciphylaxis Wound

Wounds January 26, 2021
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Evolving Role in Plastic Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery January 25, 2021
Plastic Surgery Complications: A Review for EM Clinicians

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health January 21, 2021
Pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Due to Hydroxychloroquine

Journal of Medical Case Reports January 20, 2021
Statins and Disease Recurrence in Ulcerated Primary Melanoma

The British Journal of Dermatology January 19, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis

Fast Five Quiz January 22, 2021

How much do you know about the pathophysiology and presentation of atopic dermatitis? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021
A Vegan Hiker With a Rash Self-Treated With Coconut Oil

Case Challenge December 28, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Frostbite and Hypothermia

Fast Five Quiz December 3, 2020

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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
Top 10 Technology Hazards: Pandemic Plays Key Role

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
US Drug Prices Much Higher Than in Other Nations

WebMD Health News January 29, 2021

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