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Non-invasive MRI Scan to Reduce Prostate Cancer Biopsies

News December 14, 2018

NICE has recommended multiparametric MRI scans to reduce the need for painful and unnecessary biopsies in some men suspected of prostate cancer.
Religion Question for Organ Donors

News December 13, 2018
New Guidance on Pregnancy Pain Relief

News December 13, 2018

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Top Ten Drugs Tied to Overdose Deaths

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2018

US deaths from drug overdose increased 54% from 2011 to 2016, a new report by the CDC shows. Although rankings changed, the top 10 drugs involved remained consistent throughout the study period.
Emergency 'MacGyver' Tips for Physicians

Medscape Emergency Medicine December 3, 2018
Medical Devices Not Keeping Health Data to Themselves

ProPublica November 28, 2018

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Jury Convicts Ex-Employees of Pharmacy in Deadly U.S. Meningitis Outbreak

Reuters Health Information December 16, 2018
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Physicians, Patients Vow to Overturn Ruling Striking Down ACA

Medscape Medical News December 15, 2018
Bond, James Bond, Has a Drinking Problem and Needs Help, Study Shows

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
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Omega-3 Meds Not Effective After MI, EMA Panel Concludes

News Alerts December 14, 2018
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Choosing Wisely Champions Cut Blood RBC Transfusions, HIT testing

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Depression, PTSD in Women Tied to Subsequent Dementia

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Congress Votes to Legalize Hemp, Cuts Schedule I Classification

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Opioids, ACA, and 'My Lane' Stoked Physicians' Interest in 2018

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018

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Mixed Feelings About Naloxone: Saves Lives, but at What Cost?

Article December 7, 2018

Dr Hilton gives his perspective on treating opioid overdoses with naloxone.
Death Is Not an Acceptable Outcome for Mental Illness

Commentary December 11, 2018

Suicide and mental illness: Dr Jeffrey Lieberman discusses recent events and the need for improved access to treatment.
Ending Resident Suicides Starts With More Humane Training

Commentary December 10, 2018
Vaping Pot More Powerful Than Smoking It

Commentary December 4, 2018

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Overuse of Cardiac Testing

American Family Physician December 14, 2018
Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices Presenting to an ED

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health December 14, 2018
America's Declining Well-Being, Health, and Life Expectancy

American Journal of Public Health December 13, 2018
Bedside Teaching in Neurology

Seminars in Neurology December 12, 2018
Fecal Occult Blood Testing in Hospitalized and ED Patients

Laboratory Medicine December 12, 2018
Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis -- United States, 2018

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 12, 2018

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Physicians, Patients Vow to Overturn Ruling Striking Down ACA

Medscape Medical News December 15, 2018

The law will stand until January 1, but it's unclear what will happen after that.
Six Michigan Physicians Charged in $464M Pain Pill Conspiracy

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Physician Exclusions From Medicare, Medicaid Increasing

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Opioids, ACA, and 'My Lane' Stoked Physicians' Interest in 2018

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018

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