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No Health Benefit From 7 Day Break From The Pill

News January 22, 2019

There is no health benefit from the 7 day hormone-free interval for women on the Pill, says Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) guidance.
AI 'Could Slash Chest X-Ray Turnaround Times'

News January 22, 2019
Govt Hails 'Brilliant' EU Staff in NHS as Brexit Fee is Scrapped

News January 22, 2019

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Do Politics Have a Place in the Exam Room?

Medscape Business of Medicine January 22, 2019

As demonstrated in the 2018 Medscape Ethics Report, opinions vary on whether discussing politics with patients is fine or jeopardizes relationships.
Intermittent Fasting Plus Lower-Calorie Diet May Be Best

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2019
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Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019

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Deaths from Adverse Events Down Slightly, Study Shows

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Most Physicians Think FDA Has It About Right, Survey Says

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New Paper: How to Get Patients With Diabetes/CVD Moving

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Diabetes Alert Dogs Perform Better Than Previously Thought

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US FDA Panel Split on Sotagliflozin for Type 1 Diabetes

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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

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Do Politics Have a Place in the Exam Room?

Article January 22, 2019

As demonstrated in the 2018 Medscape Ethics Report, opinions vary on whether discussing politics with patients is fine or jeopardizes relationships.
ADHD and Age: Can a Month Really Matter?

Viewpoint January 18, 2019

Do children born in August really have higher rates of ADHD?
Planned Parenthood's Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight

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Reconstruction of Simple Incomplete Syndactyly of the Foot

ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery January 22, 2019
How Strong Is the Evidence to Support BP Goal of 130/80?

Circulation January 22, 2019
Prevalence and Risk Factors for AKI Among Trauma Patients

Critical Care January 22, 2019
Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm in Patients With AF

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology January 22, 2019
Sonographic Volume Assessment in Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Journal of the Endocrine Society January 21, 2019
Afamelanotide in the Treatment of Dermatologic Disease

Skin Therapy Letter January 21, 2019

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A 2-Year-Old-Boy With an Alarming Facial Rash

Case Challenge January 22, 2019

A 2-year-old boy presents with fever and malaise that started 4 days earlier. What's the diagnosis?
Fast Five Quiz: Common STDs

Interactive Quiz January 17, 2019
A 28-Year-Old Bodybuilder With Palpitations and Confusion

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

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Most Physicians Think FDA Has It About Right, Survey Says

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2019

Most physician respondents thought the FDA requires the right level of evidence for approving new drugs but were overwhelmingly against the FDA allowing promotion of drugs for unapproved uses.
New Malpractice Risks in Your EHR

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Bill Correctly for Same-Day Services

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