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Oncologist Admits Wrongly Continuing Therapy, Inappropriate Behaviour

News March 5, 2021

Oncologist Justin Stebbing's lawyer likens him to trailblazer, Dr Christian Barnard, as he admits to wrongly continuing immunotherapy in a patient with whom he developed an inappropriate relationship.
UK COVID-19 Update: Infections Fall, and Regulator Plans Fast-track Approval for Updated Vaccines

News March 4, 2021
Increasing Vaccine Options and Availability, yet Restrictions Generally Remain in Place: Global Weekly Highlights

News March 4, 2021

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Time's Up Founder Choo Accused in Harassment Mishandling

Medscape Medical News March 1, 2021

A $45 million federal lawsuit alleges Choo and several other leaders at OHSU didn't formally report sexual harassment complaints against the 'Tik Tok Doc' Jason Campbell, MD.
Amal Mattu's Top Non-COVID Studies in 2020

Medscape Emergency Medicine March 1, 2021
Comparing Hospital COVID Waves Across the US

Medscape Emergency Medicine December 22, 2020

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Public Health Experts Slam States' Moves to Ditch Masks

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021
Study Tracks Delayed Local Reactions in 12 Recipients of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

Reuters Health Information March 4, 2021
JAMA Podcast on Racism in Medicine Faces Backlash

WebMD Health News March 4, 2021
BMI, Age, and Gender Affect COVID-19 Vaccine Antibody Response

Medscape Medical News March 3, 2021
Residency Has Changed; What New Docs Must Do Now

Medscape Medical News March 1, 2021
'Doctor, I'd Like You to Change My Medical Record'

Medscape Medical News March 1, 2021
Older, Heavier People May Be 'Superspreaders' of COVID-19

Medscape Medical News March 1, 2021
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FDA Grants Emergency Use to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

FDA Approvals February 27, 2021

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Amal Mattu's Top Non-COVID Studies in 2020

Viewpoint March 1, 2021

Amal Mattu's picks include tips on treating gonococcal infection, the use of thrombolytics for acute ischemic stroke, and treating low-risk pulmonary embolism.
COVID-19 Vax: Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

Commentary February 24, 2021

Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses vaccinations for COVID-19 and the need for increased dissemination, consistent policies, and plans for emergencies.
Move to Single-Dose COVID Vaccine Is Worth a Shot

Commentary February 23, 2021
Fired for Good Judgment a Sign of Physicians' Lost Respect

Expert Column February 23, 2021

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Updated Recommendation for Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report March 5, 2021
Advances in Acute Stroke Treatment 2020

Stroke March 1, 2021
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in COVID-19 Patients

Critical Care February 25, 2021
ED Visits Related to Child Abuse Before and During COVID-19

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report February 17, 2021
Diagnosis and Management of Subcoracoid Impingement

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons February 15, 2021
Don't Throw the Stethoscope Away!

European Heart Journal February 15, 2021

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A Man With Fever, Fatigue, and a Trip to Nigeria

Case Challenge March 4, 2021

A 36-year-old man returns from a trip to Nigeria with fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Blood cultures drawn at urgent care and a rapid diagnostic test for malaria are negative. What's your diagnosis?
Blackout at Rest and Slurring in a Man Afraid of COVID-19

Case Challenge March 3, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Noncoronary Atherosclerosis Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz March 1, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Noncoronary Atherosclerosis

Fast Five Quiz March 1, 2021

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Nurse Pleads Guilty to Swapping Saline for Fentanyl

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021

A former Yale fertility nurse admitted to replacing painkillers with saline, knowing it would cause patients harm.
Ex-White House Physician Jackson Harassed Staff, Misused Alcohol: Watchdog

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021
Insurance Regulator to Issue Warning on Virus-Test Billing

Associated Press March 4, 2021
After Uproar, Ousted Residency Director Offered Job Back

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021

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2021 Emergency Medicine Physician Burnout & Lifestyle Report: Are You More Burned Out Than Your Peers?

2021 Emergency Medicine Physician Burnout & Lifestyle Report: Are You More Burned Out Than Your Peers?