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Non-invasive MRI Scan to Reduce Prostate Cancer Biopsies

News December 14, 2018

NICE has recommended multiparametric MRI scans to reduce the need for painful and unnecessary biopsies in some men suspected of prostate cancer.
Religion Question for Organ Donors

News December 13, 2018
New Guidance on Pregnancy Pain Relief

News December 13, 2018

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 5 Things to Know

Medscape Ophthalmology December 14, 2018

A guide to the latest on this chronic disease, from emerging treatments to the risk factors to be on the lookout for.
Opioids, ACA, and 'My Lane' Stoked Physicians' Interest in 2018

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018
Into the Fray: AHA's First Scientific Statement on Statin Safety

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2018

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Bond, James Bond, Has a Drinking Problem and Needs Help, Study Shows

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
No Breast Cancer Risk for Testosterone Use in Menopausal Women

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Physician Exclusions From Medicare, Medicaid Increasing

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
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Sleep Disorder Drug May Be Effective for Stimulant Abuse

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Congress Votes to Legalize Hemp, Cuts Schedule I Classification

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Rethinking Conversations on Prognosis and Life Expectancy

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Off-Label Drug Research Generates 'Medical Uncertainty'

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018
Why the Reluctance to Use Biosimilar Insulins for Diabetes?

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 5 Things to Know

Commentary December 14, 2018

A guide to the latest on this chronic disease, from emerging treatments to the risk factors to be on the lookout for.
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Anxiety in the Midst of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Article December 13, 2018

Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent but often go undetected in persons with ASD.
Sticker Shock: Transitioning Teens With T1D to Adult Care

Article December 13, 2018
Can NPs Solve the Primary Care Shortage? Readers Weigh In

Article December 12, 2018

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Focal Therapy of Prostate Cancer

Current Opinion in Urology December 14, 2018
Real-world Effectiveness of Elbasvir/Grazoprevir in HCV

Journal of Viral Hepatitis December 14, 2018
Overuse of Cardiac Testing

American Family Physician December 14, 2018
Use of E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Products Among Students

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 14, 2018
New Approaches to Classification of Personality Disorders

Current Opinion in Psychiatry December 14, 2018
Why Some People Develop Chronic, Treatment-Resistant Pain

Pain December 14, 2018

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A 42-Year-Old Woman With a Chronic Productive Cough

Case Challenge December 14, 2018

A 42-year-old woman with a chronic productive cough is repeatedly treated for pneumonia. At her latest follow-up, she reports intermittent dyspnea and fatigue. What's the diagnosis?
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A 31-Year-Old Woman With Chest Pain: USMLE Question

Interactive Quiz December 14, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Venous Thromboembolism

Interactive Quiz December 13, 2018
A Girl Whose Eyes Appear White in Photos

Case Challenge December 12, 2018

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ACAAI 2018

November 15-19, 2018 Seattle, Washington
AAP 2018

November 2-6, 2018 Orlando, Florida
ACR 2018

October 19-24, 2018 Chicago, Illinois

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Six Michigan Physicians Charged in $464M Pain Pill Conspiracy

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018

Federal prosecutors have charged six Detroit-area physicians with fraudulent billing in connection with a scheme to hook patients on opioids and then force them to undergo unnecessary procedures.
Physician Exclusions From Medicare, Medicaid Increasing

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
Opioids, ACA, and 'My Lane' Stoked Physicians' Interest in 2018

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018
Physician Mothers Face 'Insidious, Persistent' Discrimination

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2018

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