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New NICE Primary Care Indicators for Diabetes

News October 19, 2018

A new set of primary care indicators for diabetes control were among announcements from NICE this week.
NI Abortion Laws 'Have Negative Impact on Women's Health'

News October 19, 2018
'Challenging' NHS Digital Future

News October 18, 2018

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Case Challenge: The Many Variations of Snoring

Medscape Family Medicine October 19, 2018

Snoring is common and potentially miserable for the patient and loved ones. These four cases illustrate the latest guidelines on evaluation and management.
Are We Wrong About Fevers?

Medscape Med Students October 19, 2018
Burger Chains Earn Failing Grades for Reducing Antibiotics

WebMD Health News October 18, 2018

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Cell-Based Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine Recommended by EMA Panel

International Approvals October 19, 2018
Healthcare Tops Guns, Economy as Voters' Top Issue

Kaiser Health News October 19, 2018
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EU Panel Approves New Treatment to Ease Breathing With COPD

International Approvals October 19, 2018
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EU Panel Recommends Marketing Authorization for Dengue Vaccine

International Approvals October 19, 2018
CHMP Backs Antiarrhythmic for Muscle-Contraction Disorders

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2018
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SSRIs a 'Double-Edged Sword' in Major Depression?

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2018
Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to ADHD in Kids

Medscape Medical News October 18, 2018
Teen Vaping Likely a 'Gateway' to Cigarette Use

Medscape Medical News October 18, 2018

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Are We Wrong About Fevers?

Article October 19, 2018

The foundational evidence for what is considered a baseline temperature may not be what we thought.
A Newly Appreciated Aspect of Multiple Sclerosis

Commentary October 19, 2018

Drs Stephen Krieger and James Sumowski discuss developments in understanding and managing the cognitive deficits associated with MS.
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Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing in Outpatient Settings

Viewpoint October 19, 2018
Are Oral Bisphosphonate 'Drug Holidays' Safe?

Commentary October 18, 2018

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George Lundberg: At Large at Medscape George D. Lundberg, MD

Critical Issues in Primary Care Charles P. Vega, MD

Adverse Drug Events: Case Challenge Series Douglas S. Paauw, MD

Everyday Diabetes: Practical Management for Primary Care Jay H. Shubrook, DO

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Is Sacubitril/Valsartan (Also) an Antiarrhythmic Drug?

Circulation November 8, 2018
Drug Holidays in Treatment for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Menopause October 19, 2018
Hydroxycloroquine Blood Concentration in Lupus Nephritis

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation October 19, 2018
Promoting Well-Being and Independence in Older Adults

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 19, 2018
Medical Marijuana Use in a Community Cancer Center

Journal of Oncology Practice October 19, 2018
Enhanced CBT for Patients With Eating Disorders

Current Opinion in Psychiatry October 19, 2018

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A 68-Year-Old Woman With Weight Loss and Abdominal Pain

Case Challenge October 19, 2018

A 68-year-old woman presents with nausea, vomiting, and diffuse abdominal pain. She reports a 30-lb weight loss over the past 3 to 4 weeks. What's the diagnosis?
Case Challenge: The Many Variations of Snoring

Case Challenge October 19, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Dementia

Interactive Quiz October 17, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Otitis Externa

Interactive Quiz October 17, 2018

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ACR 2018

October 19-24, 2018 Chicago, Illinois
AAFP 2018

October 8-10, 2018 New Orleans, Louisiana
ACG 2018

October 5-10, 2018 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Trump's 'Public Charge' Plan 'Jeopardizes' Health, Groups Say

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2018

One official said the plan goes after things "essential to human survival" and that advocates will sue to overturn the proposal if it is not withdrawn.
Healthcare Tops Guns, Economy as Voters' Top Issue

Kaiser Health News October 19, 2018
For Seriously Ill in US, Suffering Goes Beyond the Illness

Medscape Medical News October 17, 2018
Malpractice Case: The One Key Factor Missing From Follow-up

Cooperative of American Physicians October 17, 2018

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