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Spending Watchdog Warns on Future NHS Sustainability

News January 18, 2019

Extra NHS funding has been spent on hand-to-mouth survival, according to a report by the NAO, but the 10 year plan was an opportunity that could help secure the future of the health service.
NICE Decision Could Increase Liver Transplants

News January 18, 2019
A&E Perspective: A View From the Other Side

Commentary January 17, 2019

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Nearly 1 in 4 Antibiotic Rx Still Inappropriate in US

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019

Almost one quarter of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate, according to an analysis of data from 19.2 million patients.
Action to Combat Climate Change Is Paramount for Healthcare

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Meet Kim Schrier: Diabetes Patient, Physician, Congresswoman

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019

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Schizophrenia: Genetic Mutation Alters Teen Brain, Raises Risk

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
US FDA Panel Split on Sotagliflozin for Type 1 Diabetes

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
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FDA Moves to Fast-Track OTC Naloxone for Opioid Overdose

News Alerts January 17, 2019
Students Urge Step 1 Fixes, Physician Leaders Reply With Insult

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
CDC: Rural-Urban Gap Persists in PCP Opioid Prescribing

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Tied to Significant MCI Risk

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
FDA Advisers Urge Approval of Romosozumab for Osteoporosis

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
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FDA Clears First Generic Version of Seizure Drug Sabril

FDA Approvals January 16, 2019

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Lung Cancer Screening: One Size Does Not Fit All

Commentary January 17, 2019

In an era highly focused on healthcare costs, can the expense of lung cancer screening be justified?
Planned Parenthood's Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight

Article January 17, 2019

The newly appointed president of Planned Parenthood girds up for yet another showdown with the Trump Administration.
Drinking Tea: Are the Health Benefits Real?

Article January 17, 2019
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The Latest Dirt on Hospital Cleanliness

Article January 15, 2019

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Depression in Chronic Pain: Might Opioids Be Responsible?

Pain January 18, 2019
MRI of the Hip: Pitfalls and Identifying Normal Variants

Applied Radiology January 18, 2019
Contaminated Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Stem Cell Products

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report January 18, 2019
Pain Management and Opioid Regulation

American Journal of Public Health January 18, 2019
Impact of ACA Medicaid Expansion on Visit Rates for Diabetes

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine January 17, 2019
Stiripentol Use in Children With Refractory Seizures

Pediatric Pharmacotherapy January 17, 2019

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Fast Five Quiz: Common STDs

Interactive Quiz January 17, 2019

With sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates at an all-time high, it's important to stay current on best practices. Do you know key aspects associated with the most common STDs?
A 28-Year-Old Bodybuilder With Palpitations and Confusion

Case Challenge January 16, 2019
The Many Forms of HPV: Recognition and Management

Case Challenge January 14, 2019
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A 55-Year-Old Woman Short of Breath: USMLE Question

Interactive Quiz January 11, 2019

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CMS Seeks to Prod Insurers to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019

CMS' Seema Verma proposed a voluntary test to address what she calls "perverse incentives" in Part D. The model will ask insurers to accept more financial risk for customers who need expensive drugs.
New California Governor Takes Healthcare Reform by the Horns

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Hire a 'Burnout' Officer to Help Physicians: Report

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Clinicians Walk 'Fine Line' With Immigrant Patients

Kaiser Health News January 18, 2019

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