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UK COVID-19 Update: MHRA Assessing Oxford Vaccine, R Falls

News November 27, 2020

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Ethnic Minority Doctors 'Less Likely to Experience Pandemic Teamwork'

News November 27, 2020
Risk of STIs in Over-45s Reaches Record High

News November 27, 2020

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Doctors: Our Culture Is Ours and We Need to Own It

Medscape Internal Medicine November 24, 2020

As physicians, we are complicit in the construction and maintenance of our culture. Is this who we want to be?
A Reality Check on COVID-19 Risks From Air Travel

Kaiser Health News November 24, 2020
Ignoring the Sins of Our Patients

Medscape Emergency Medicine November 23, 2020

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Two Rare Syndromes, One Patient in Rerun Hell

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2020
Three Key Factors Tied to Higher Suicide Risk in BPD

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2020
For Nurses Feeling the Strain of the Pandemic, Virus Resurgence Is 'Paralyzing'

Kaiser Health News November 27, 2020
Age No Barrier to Weight Loss in Those With Morbid Obesity

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2020
Encouraging Vaccine Results, Xmas Restrictions, Second Wave Peak? COVID-19 Global Highlights

Medscape News UK November 27, 2020
ESO-WSO 2020

Incidence of Stroke, But Not MI, Increasing in Young People

Medscape Medical News November 26, 2020
Older Adults More Resilient to COVID's Mental Health Impact

Medscape Medical News November 26, 2020
Parents Complain That Pediatricians, Wary of COVID, Shift Sick Kids to Urgent Care

Kaiser Health News November 26, 2020

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Doctors: Our Culture Is Ours and We Need to Own It

Commentary November 24, 2020

As physicians, we are complicit in the construction and maintenance of our culture. Is this who we want to be?
Why Not Try Melatonin, Zinc, Vit C? COVID-19 and Pascal's Wager

Commentary November 17, 2020

Should patients be free to try relatively low-risk therapies for COVID-19 if they lack evidence of benefit?
Medication Adherence Challenges and Helpers

Commentary November 17, 2020
Information Blocking and Adolescent Confidentiality

Commentary November 17, 2020

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Public Awareness of Invasive Fungal Diseases

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report November 27, 2020
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in the Era of PrEP

HIV Medicine November 27, 2020
Utility of Biomarkers in Cardiac Amyloidosis

JACC: Heart Failure November 27, 2020
Differences Between AF and Atrial Flutter in Atrial Remodeling

Journal of the American College of Cardiology November 27, 2020
Denominator Matters in Estimating COVID-19 Mortality Rates

European Heart Journal November 27, 2020
Features and Molecular Mechanisms of ACTH-Secreting pNETs

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism November 26, 2020

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A Newborn Male With a Saclike Lesion

Interactive Quiz November 27, 2020

A 7.5-lb male is born with a protruding saclike lesion on his lower back. What is the most appropriate next step in his management?
Fast Five Quiz: Measles Key Aspects

Fast Five Quiz November 25, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Social Disparities in Healthcare

Fast Five Quiz November 24, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Osteoporosis Vertebral Fracture Risk Factors

Fast Five Quiz November 23, 2020

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AASLD 2020

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November 13-15, 2020 Virtual
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Review Shows That Pharma Payments Do Influence Prescribing

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2020

While many physicians resist the idea that pharma payments influence their prescribing, a new review finds a dose-response relationship between the two.
CMS' Final Rule on Stark Law Is Mixed Bag, Observers Say

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2020
Medical Leaders Launch Grassroots Doctors' Alliance

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2020
North Dakota Nurses Fight Policy Asking Infected HCWs to Stay on Job

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2020

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