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Independent Review Underway Into Opioid Misuse

News February 18, 2019

An expert working group reviewing misuse and overprescribing of opioid medicines in the UK has held its first meeting.
Novel AI Algorithm Provides Prognosis for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

News February 18, 2019
Price Discount Prompts NICE to Approve Breast Cancer Drug

News February 15, 2019

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Syncope Monitoring in ED: 2 Hours Okay for Low-Risk Patients

Medscape Medical News February 13, 2019

Patients with syncope who present to the emergency department and who are at low risk for serious arrhythmia can be discharged home after 2 hours of electrocardiogram monitoring, new data show.
Treating Mental Health Emergencies in Children

Medscape Psychiatry February 15, 2019
Bipartisan Ideas to Curb Surprise Medical Bills Percolate in Congress

Kaiser Health News February 7, 2019

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No Loss of Thrombectomy Benefit in Late Stroke With Transfer

Medscape Medical News February 18, 2019
Paramedics Not Washing Their Hands Nearly Enough

Reuters Health Information February 16, 2019
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FDA OKs Triclabendazole for Tropical Disease Fascioliasis

FDA Approvals February 15, 2019
Five Dermatologic Emergencies Physicians Should Recognize

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019
Marijuana Edible Linked to Myocardial Infarction

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019
Sepsis Death Common, Often Unpreventable

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019
Journal Retracts MD Article for 'Racist Characterizations'

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019
Hip, Spine Fractures Hit Women's Long-Term Quality of Life

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019

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Treating Mental Health Emergencies in Children

Article February 15, 2019

Calming patients and boosting staff preparedness pays off with reductions in medications, length of stay, and need for restraints.
A Better Way to Deliver Oxygen to Preemies in the NICU?

Viewpoint February 15, 2019

A unique study tested the use of ambient servo-controlled oxygen. Does this method prevent episodes of hypoxemia?
Supplements and CVD: Why Negative Data Don't Dampen Sales

Article February 13, 2019
'Beer Before Wine, Mighty Fine'? Nope.

Commentary February 13, 2019

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Features of He Shou Wu-induced Liver Injury

Liver International February 18, 2019
Decreasing Urologic Complications Related to Uncontrolled DM

Urologic Nursing February 15, 2019
Opioid Oversupply After Joint and Spine Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia February 15, 2019
Orogenital Transmission of N. meningitidis in MSM

Emerging Infectious Diseases February 15, 2019
Race/Ethnicity and Health-Related Technology Use

The Gerontologist February 15, 2019
Transgender Students' Experiences of Victimization, Suicide

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report February 15, 2019

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More Income for You, as New Codes Cover Video Patient Visits

Medscape Business of Medicine February 18, 2019

Physicians can now use a new series of codes to get reimbursed for several types of remote interaction with patients. Here's how.
Journal Retracts MD Article for 'Racist Characterizations'

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019
Physicians Call for Action on Root Causes of Drug Shortages

Medscape Medical News February 15, 2019
Malpractice Case: When a Payer's Denials Cause Trouble

Cooperative of American Physicians February 15, 2019

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