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Technology is Key to NHS Future, Says New Health Secretary

News July 20, 2018

England's New Health Secretary Matt Hancock brings digital enthusiasm to his new role as he set out his priorities in his first speech in his new job.
More Kidney Stone Patients Could Have Non-invasive Treatment

News July 20, 2018
UK Guidelines Quiz: COPD & Antibiotics

Interactive Quiz July 20, 2018

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Surgeon Gets Life in Prison for Role in Opioid Death

Medscape Medical News July 13, 2018

The Florida spine surgeon was convicted by a federal jury on charges related to making counterfeit oxycodone in his office, which was linked to the overdose death of a 34-year-old woman.
Impact of Race on Surgical Management of SBO: Is There Bias?

Medscape General Surgery July 20, 2018
Cancer Diagnosis After Doc Spots Neck Lump on TV

Medscape Medical News July 10, 2018

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Migraine Patients May Be at Greater Risk of Tinnitus

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
Updated TAVR Consensus Document Highlights Quality, Not Just Volume

Medscape Medical News July 20, 2018
Pioneering Plastic Surgeon in Transgender Care Dies at 96

Medscape Medical News July 20, 2018
Pharmacy Technician Charged in Case Tied to U.S. Meningitis Outbreak

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
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Synthetic Pot Laced With Rat Poison a Risk to US Blood Supply

News Alerts July 20, 2018
Embolization Not Ready for Prime Time in BPH-LUTS Treatment

Reuters Health Information July 20, 2018
Stress Ball or Hand-holding During Skin Cancer Surgery

Medscape Medical News July 20, 2018
Gut Viruses a Potential Trigger for Parkinson's Disease?

Medscape Medical News July 19, 2018

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Impact of Race on Surgical Management of SBO: Is There Bias?

Viewpoint July 20, 2018

Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examines the impact of race on clinical decisions regarding small bowel obstruction management.
Tight Blood Glucose Control in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Ask the Expert July 20, 2018

Does intensive, perioperative glucose control benefit patients with or without diabetes undergoing cardiac surgery?
Pricey Pee: Time to Regulate Vitamin and Dietary Supplements

Expert Column July 18, 2018
From Nearly Dead to Medical School Graduate

Article July 12, 2018

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Peripheral Nerve Injury After General Anesthesia

Anesthesia & Analgesia July 19, 2018
Sepsis Associated With Bacterial Contamination of Platelets

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report July 19, 2018
Reversal of Apixaban Before Emergency Surgery

Journal of Medical Case Reports July 18, 2018
IDEAL IMPLANT Structured Breast Implants

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery July 18, 2018
BMI and Difficult Tracheal Intubation Management

BMC Anesthesiology July 16, 2018
Skin Grafting in Pyoderma Gangrenosum

ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery July 12, 2018

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HHS May Alter Rebate Rules for PBM Drug Middlemen

Medscape Medical News July 20, 2018

The Trump administration appears ready to press for changes in the savings provided to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The president has been an open critic of this industry.
Medicaid Fee Bump Did Not Increase Primary Care Participation

Medscape Medical News July 19, 2018
Medicare Will Likely Face Pushback on Physician Pay Changes

Medscape Medical News July 18, 2018
One in Four Docs Report Recent Sexual Harassment by Patients

Medscape Medical News July 16, 2018

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