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UK COVID-19 Update: JCVI Phase 2 Priorities, First Jab Infection Data

News February 26, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
COVID-19: Risks for South Asian Groups Remain 'Alarmingly High'

News February 26, 2021
Referendum Opens on New SAS Doctor Contract

News February 26, 2021

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Missed Visits During Pandemic Cause 'Detrimental Ripple Effects'

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021

Patients with chronic diseases are more likely to have postponed care because of COVID-19 precautions, a survey finds, and physicians are seeing the consequences.
More Published Data on 'Game-Changer' Drug for Obesity

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021
Why I've Changed My Approach to Mammography in Older Women

Georgetown University Family Medicine February 22, 2021

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FDA Clears Device to Protect Kids Against Head Injury

FDA Approvals February 26, 2021
Contrary to Popular Belief, Insulin Can Be Stored Outside Fridge

Medscape Medical News February 26, 2021
Residency Director's Removal Called Racist, Sexist

Medscape Medical News February 26, 2021
Vaccination Against South African Variant, European Delivery Delays, New Variant in Japan: COVID-19 Global Weekly Highlights

Medscape News UK February 26, 2021
Murthy for SG, Levine for HHS Get Mostly Positive Senate Reception

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
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Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Earlier Alzheimer's Onset

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Google-Backed Database Tracks Details on COVID Cases Worldwide

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Gym Sessions Without Masks Can Spread COVID-19, CDC Studies Say

WebMD Health News February 25, 2021

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Fired for Good Judgment a Sign of Physicians' Lost Respect

Expert Column February 23, 2021

The firing of a physician who made use of soon-to-expire COVID vaccine doses rather than flush them epitomizes the loss of physician autonomy and respect, warns Melissa Walton-Shirley.
Helping COVID 'Long Haulers' in Primary Care

Commentary February 26, 2021

Long-haul COVID-19 is nowhere near being well understood, but Dr Chuck Vega has guidance for supporting patients through their long-term symptoms.
Helping Parents and Children Deal With a Child's Limb Deformity

Commentary February 25, 2021
Consideration of Herbal Products in Pregnancy and Lactation

Commentary February 25, 2021

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Shortened Quarantine Among Contacts of SARS-CoV-2 Patients

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report February 26, 2021
Outcomes in Unilateral Primary Aldosteronism After Therapy

Clinical Endocrinology February 26, 2021
Thiazolidinediones and Risk of MACE in T2DM and Cirrhosis

Liver International February 25, 2021
Depression and Patient Satisfaction With Spine Surgeons

Spine February 25, 2021
COVID-19 Among African Americans: Mitigating Disparities

American Journal of Public Health February 25, 2021
Perceptions of Patients With Nonadherence to Statins

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine February 25, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Overactive Bladder Pharmacologic Management

Fast Five Quiz February 26, 2021

How much do you know about the pharmacologic management of overactive bladder? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Overactive Bladder Differential Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz February 26, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Lyme Disease Practice Essentials

Fast Five Quiz February 25, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz February 23, 2021

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Biden's CDC Director Has Long Used Data to Save Lives

Kaiser Health News February 26, 2021

When Dr Rochelle Walensky stepped up to lead the CDC, she promised to keep telling the truth -- even when it's bad news.
Residency Director's Removal Called Racist, Sexist

Medscape Medical News February 26, 2021
Murthy for SG, Levine for HHS Get Mostly Positive Senate Reception

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Google-Backed Database Tracks Details on COVID Cases Worldwide

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021

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

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