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Playing Doctors: Inside the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022

The Musicians' Clinic has been keeping the city's essential arts scene on stage for more than two decades.
New AHA Checklist: Only 1 in 5 Adults Have Optimal Heart Health

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
Stop Calling Nurses Superheroes

Medscape Business of Medicine July 1, 2022

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Surge in US Demand for Dutch Abortion Pills After Roe Decision

Reuters Health Information July 1, 2022
Cidofovir for Adenovirus-Related Hepatitis in Kids Clears Viremia

Reuters Health Information July 1, 2022
Mom of Nine Takes Baby Steps on Path to Becoming a Neurosurgeon

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
AstraZeneca Says Imfinzi Combo Shows Promise in Lung Cancer Trial

Reuters Health Information July 1, 2022
Insurer Delays Prior Authorization, Patient Loses Limb Then Dies

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
Common Endoscopic Procedure Needs Improved Quality Indicators

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
Urinary Catheter Use During Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Does Not Prevent Urinary Retention

Reuters Health Information June 30, 2022
Skull Lesions in Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis Usually Resolve Without Treatment

Reuters Health Information June 30, 2022

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Side Gigs: Physicians Seek Extra Income; More Satisfaction

Report July 1, 2022

Medscape's national survey shows how many physicians have side gigs, what they're doing, how much they earn, and their side-gig goals.
Infographic: PAs Like Their Career Choice and Would Make It Again

Article July 1, 2022
Back to 1973: Family Practice and the Abortion Crisis

Commentary June 29, 2022
Physician Friendships: The Joys and Challenges

Report June 28, 2022

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Understanding the Zebras of Wound Care: Atypical Wounds

Wounds July 1, 2022
Prognostic Value of Contralateral Suppression in PA

Clinical Endocrinology June 30, 2022
Risk Factors for Delayed-onset Postoperative Respiratory Failure

BMC Anesthesiology June 30, 2022
Surgical Excision of Tattoo Following Hypersensitivity

ePlasty June 29, 2022
Nipple-Areola Complex Sensation After Reduction Mammaplasty

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open) June 29, 2022
Intraoperative Hypotension and Adverse Events Following CPB

Anesthesiology June 29, 2022

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Fast Five Quiz: Breast Cancer Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz June 7, 2022

How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of breast cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
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Fast Five Quiz June 2, 2022
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Skill Checkup June 1, 2022
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How Much Health Insurers Pay Is About to Go Public

Kaiser Health News July 1, 2022

Starting today, health insurers and self-insured employers must post on websites just about every price they've negotiated with providers for health care services.
Insurer Delays Prior Authorization, Patient Loses Limb Then Dies

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
Internist Accused of $11.4M Medicare, TRICARE Fraud Scheme

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2022
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3 Things to Know Today July 1, 2022

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