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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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What If a Colleague Refuses the COVID Vaccine?

Medscape Hospital Medicine January 26, 2021

Dr Alok Patel discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and considerations around making it mandatory for healthcare professionals.
COVID-19 Has Turned Cardiac Resuscitation Upside Down

Medscape Emergency Medicine January 27, 2021
Comparing Hospital COVID Waves Across the US

Medscape Emergency Medicine December 22, 2020

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'Category 5' COVID Hurricane Approaches, Expert Says

WebMD Health News February 1, 2021
Cannabis Tied to Self-Harm, Death in Youth With Mood Disorders

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
Tough Pain Relief Choices in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Fauci Sees 'Wake-Up Call' in Emergence of New Virus Variants

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
License Expired? No Problem, Uncle Sam Wants You to Vaccinate

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Biden Nixes Buprenorphine Waiver, Docs Disappointed

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
J&J Vaccine 85% Efficacious Against Severe COVID Globally

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Factors Predict Survival After Coronary Angio in Postarrest Patients

Medscape Medical News January 28, 2021

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COVID-19 Has Turned Cardiac Resuscitation Upside Down

Viewpoint January 27, 2021

The presence of COVID-19 should make us think twice about CPR practices and safety, cautions Dr Amal Mattu.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Raises Ethical Questions

Expert Interview January 28, 2021

WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Arthur Caplan about the ethics surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations, including vaccine prioritization and workplace mandates.
The First 30 Minutes: Anaphylaxis After COVID Vaccination

Commentary January 27, 2021
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COVID-19 Mutations Demand Immediate Action

Expert Interview January 25, 2021

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The Cardiovascular Benefit of Lp(a) Reduction: Not There Yet

European Heart Journal February 1, 2021
Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting With Stair Climbing Exercises

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise February 1, 2021
Sports-Related Cervical Fractures and Spinal Cord Injury

Spine January 28, 2021
Use of Potentially Inappropriate Medications Among Older Adults

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society January 27, 2021
Point-of-Care US in Morbidity and Mortality Cases in EM

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health January 26, 2021
Large-Scale Testing of Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2

Emerging Infectious Diseases January 26, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Differential Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz January 28, 2021

Are you aware of the differential diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: DTaP and Tdap Vaccines

Fast Five Quiz January 28, 2021
ECG Challenge: Did COPD Cause This Man's Irregular Heart Rate?

Clinical Case January 25, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Fast Five Quiz January 22, 2021

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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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