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'Perfect Storm' Warning Over NHS Mental Health Care

News October 15, 2019

CQC inspectors warn of deteriorating services for patients needing mental health care, and worsening performance in many hospital A&E departments.
UK Research Regulator 'Clears' Puberty-Blocker Trial

News October 15, 2019
Why Can't All Hospitals End A&E Corridor-Medicine?

Commentary October 15, 2019

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Nurse Says Colleagues Kept Patients Quiet With Benadryl

Medscape Medical News October 11, 2019

A whistleblower lawsuit alleges that when she reported this to supervisors she was immediately treated unfairly and eventually placed on 14-week, unpaid leave.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to British-American Trio

Medscape Medical News October 7, 2019
'Chemical Burns' Seen as Possible Cause of Vaping Lung Damage

Medscape Medical News October 3, 2019

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FDA OKs Cetirizine Injection (Quzyttir) for Acute Urticaria

FDA Approvals October 15, 2019
New Pneumonia Guidance: Testing, Treating, and Follow-up

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2019
Trial Supports Therapeutic Hypothermia in Nonshockable Arrest

Medscape Medical News October 14, 2019
Death Threats and Abuse: Doctors Brave the 'Abortion Desert'

Medscape Medical News October 14, 2019
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) Picks Up New VTE Indication in Acutely Ill

Medscape Medical News October 14, 2019
Doctor Who Advocated 'Unethical' Care of Vegetative Patient Is Placed on Leave

ProPublica October 14, 2019
Doc-Senator: Don't Rely on DC to Reduce Physician Burden

Medscape Medical News October 14, 2019
Blood Test Helps Identify Pneumonia Patients at Risk for Acute Respiratory Failure or Sepsis

Reuters Health Information October 12, 2019

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Malpractice Case: Risks When You and Your PA Treat Differently

Article October 7, 2019

Varying approaches to patient care can cause conflict--and possible litigation.
ECG Challenge: An Unexpectedly Rapid Heart Rate in the ED

Clinical Case October 7, 2019

A 56-year-old woman comes to the emergency department with a fracture from a bicycling accident, but what's causing her rapid heart rate?
Does Vitamin C in Sepsis Live Up to the Hype?

Commentary October 2, 2019
Pay Attention to New Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Guidelines

Viewpoint October 1, 2019

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Should We Do 'Whatever It Takes' Prevent Cardiac Arrest?

European Heart Journal October 14, 2019
Prescription Opioid Use in Patients With and Without SLE

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 11, 2019
Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: What's New?

Current Opinion in Rheumatology October 11, 2019
Health Care Costs and Opioid Use Associated With Spinal Pain

Spine October 10, 2019
Retropharyngeal Hematoma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Journal of Medical Case Reports October 9, 2019
Reversion Failure of Neuromuscular Block in Myasthenia Gravis

BMC Anesthesiology October 9, 2019

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Docs Still Overwhelmed by Regulatory Burdens: Survey

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2019

Medical practices say prior authorization and value-based initiatives create more burden than benefit for them and their patients, according to a new survey.
Docs and Online Dating: Is 'MD' the Ticket to Love?

Medscape Business of Medicine October 15, 2019
Dermatology PA Groups Face Off Over Certification

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2019
Doctor Who Advocated 'Unethical' Care of Vegetative Patient Is Placed on Leave

ProPublica October 14, 2019

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