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A&E Perspective: Heatwaves in the Emergency Department

Commentary August 16, 2019

Dr Dan O'Caroll on the special challenges a summer heatwave brings to UK Emergency Departments.
Review Into One-Size-Fits-All NHS Health Checks

News August 16, 2019
'Alarming' Freight Service Plans for No-deal Brexit Medicine Supplies

News August 15, 2019

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The 'Knitting Lady' Is a Surgeon and She's Paying Attention

Medscape Medical News August 12, 2019

A breast surgeon was scolded by a presenter at a medical conference for knitting during his talk and not paying good attention. But she, and many other healthcare professionals, say they can't pay attention during lectures unless they keep their hands busy. Science and grannies support their claim.
Reducing Post-Tonsillectomy Opioids May Be Feasible in Kids

Medscape Medical News August 9, 2019
Major Bleeding After Lower-Extremity Intervention Exceeds 4%

Medscape Medical News July 1, 2019

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FDA Approves New Form of HF Device Therapy, the Barostim Neo

FDA Approvals August 16, 2019
Most Patients Don't Need Opioids After Endocrine Surgery

Medscape Medical News August 16, 2019
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FDA Expands Approval for TAVR Valves to Low-risk Patients

FDA Approvals August 16, 2019
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FDA Clears First Spinal Tether Device for Idiopathic Scoliosis

FDA Approvals August 16, 2019
Virtual Reality Experiences Can Help Ease Severe Pain

Reuters Health Information August 15, 2019
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FDA Approves Another Tumor-Agnostic Cancer Drug

FDA Approvals August 15, 2019
New Storage Systems Could Expand Donor-Organ Availability

Reuters Health Information August 15, 2019
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All Clinicians Have Unforgettable Patients: This One Has HIV

Medscape Medical News August 14, 2019

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Post-op Complications: Are They Related to Post-op Pain?

Viewpoint May 30, 2019

Postoperative pain seems to be linked to postoperative complications. Why is it so difficult to conclude that pain control can reduce these complications?
Mountain Climbing Survival Tips -- It's All in the Details

Commentary July 12, 2019

Drs Robert Glatter and Bert Mandelbaum review the dangers associated with rock climbing, and offer tips on how to properly acclimate and manage altitude sickness.
'Secretive Meeting' Threatens USMLE Reform, Critics Say

Commentary June 21, 2019
Consequences of the CDC's Opioid Guideline for Chronic Pain

Commentary June 6, 2019

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Colonoscopy Discharge Readiness After Propofol With DXM

Anesthesiology August 22, 2019
Delirium Incidence and Outcomes After TAVR and SAVR

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society August 16, 2019
Opioid-free Anesthesia and Post-op Period in Cardiac Surgery

BMC Anesthesiology August 16, 2019
CAD and Cardiovascular Events After Liver Transplantation

Liver International August 13, 2019
Cardiac Surgery Facts for Crew and Passengers

European Heart Journal August 12, 2019
Views of Organ Recovery Before Circulatory Death

American Journal of Transplantation August 12, 2019

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At Top Medical Journals, Women Are Gaining Ground -- Slowly

Medscape Medical News August 16, 2019

Although there has been some progress, a woman's name rarely sits atop the masthead of a major medical journal.
California Surprise-Billing Law Lowers In-Network Payments: Study

Medscape Medical News August 14, 2019
Health Organizations Decry New 'Public Charge' Rule

Medscape Medical News August 13, 2019
Residency Bullying: Trainer on Trainee Harassment Common

Medscape Medical News August 13, 2019

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