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Odd Twist in Phase 3 Alzheimer's Trial for Novel Tau Inhibitor

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2022

Although the novel tau aggregation inhibitor hydromethylthionine mesylate did not reach its coprimary endpoints, investigators insist there's more to the story ― especially with the control agent used.
Half Marathon Heart Crisis -- Times Two

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2022
Ozempic Shortage; New MS Framework; and AI in Drug Trials

3 Things to Know Today December 1, 2022

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Women Docs: How the Next Job Contract Can Reflect Your Real Goals

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2022
HS Treated in EDs Not Followed Up in Derm Clinics, Study Finds

MDedge News December 1, 2022
Physician Email Study Finds Infrequent but Notable Hostility

Medscape Medical News November 30, 2022
Late-Stage CRC Spiked in Second Year of Pandemic

Medscape Medical News November 30, 2022
Medical Masks, N95s May Offer Similar Prevention vs COVID: Study

Medscape Medical News November 29, 2022
The Story of a Non-retraction for Plagiarism

Retraction Watch November 29, 2022
Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance

Kaiser Health News November 28, 2022
Preop TT3 Predicts HPA Axis Recovery After Cushing Surgery

First Look November 28, 2022

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Influencer 'Doctor Mike' Shares His Social Media Tips

Commentary December 1, 2022

Robert Glatter, MD, and Mike Varshavski, DO, discuss medical misinformation and communicating with patients about healthcare.
Top 10 Unproven Infertility Tests and Treatments

Commentary December 1, 2022
Infographic: How Well Doctors Work With NPs and PAs

Article December 1, 2022
NPs and Physicians: The Changing Scope of Practice

Report November 30, 2022

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Hot Topics in EM Robert Glatter, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

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The Achalasia Patient-Reported Outcomes Questionnaire

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics December 2, 2022
Limb Salvage Using Cellular- and Tissue-Based Products

Wounds November 30, 2022
Pain Management Strategies in Urethral Reconstruction

Translational Andrology and Urology November 29, 2022
Secondary Autologous Fat Grafting After Fingertip Amputation

ePlasty November 29, 2022
Functional Adaptation After Nephrectomy and Increased ANP

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation November 28, 2022
Fentanyl in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the ICU

BMC Anesthesiology November 28, 2022

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Fast Five Quiz: IPF Comorbidities and Complications

Fast Five Quiz November 28, 2022

Are you familiar with the comorbidities and complications associated with IPF? Test your knowledge with this fast quiz.
Early Breast Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 2: HER2-positive De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer

e-Tumor Boards November 14, 2022
Hemorrhoids, Urinary and Blood Infections in a Woman With Rigors

Case Challenge November 14, 2022
Gastro Case Challenge: A Coffee Drinker With Chronic Diarrhea, Epigastric Pain, and Fever

Case Challenge November 9, 2022

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Women Docs: How the Next Job Contract Can Reflect Your Real Goals

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2022

Women and men often differ in their financial and scheduling needs and life goals. Female physicians should keep their unique needs in mind when looking at their next contract.
Physician Email Study Finds Infrequent but Notable Hostility

Medscape Medical News November 30, 2022
DEI Advances in Dermatology Unremarkable to Date, Studies Find

MDedge News November 30, 2022
Colorado Tries to Fill Health Worker Gaps With Apprenticeships

Kaiser Health News November 30, 2022

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