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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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Surgeon: Physicians in Genital Cutting Case Should Lose Licenses

Medscape Medical News December 10, 2018

A 22-year-old US law banning female genital mutilation was ruled unconstitutional in November. A surgeon who repairs the damage says even small cuts can deeply hurt victims.
Urgent Surgical Procedures: Does It Matter Who Is On Call?

Medscape General Surgery December 14, 2018
Among Physicians, Surgeons Are the Best Golfers

Medscape Medical News December 11, 2018

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EMA Panel Backs Lusutrombopag for Adults With Liver Disease

International Approvals December 14, 2018
Diabetic Amputations on the Rise in the U.S.

Reuters Health Information December 14, 2018
Opioids, ACA, and 'My Lane' Stoked Physicians' Interest in 2018

Medscape Medical News December 13, 2018
High Neoplasm Rate Seen After Conservative Treatment of Periappendicular Abscess

Reuters Health Information December 13, 2018
Prostate Cancer: 3 Years More After Surgery

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2018
Mesh-Covered Stents: A New Milestone in Carotid Stenting?

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2018
No Need to Stop Hormones Before Surgery in Transgender Patients

Reuters Health Information December 12, 2018
Should Flu Vaccine Be Mandatory for Medical Staff?

Medscape Reader Polls December 12, 2018

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Urgent Surgical Procedures: Does It Matter Who Is On Call?

Viewpoint December 14, 2018

Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that examined whether surgical experience contributed to the outcomes of patients requiring urgent procedures.
Ending Resident Suicides Starts With More Humane Training

Commentary December 10, 2018

A retired physician and Army veteran says impatient and uncaring instructors are hurting the nation's crop of future docs.
What Do You Think About Retirement?

Commentary December 7, 2018
Surgery or Endocrine Therapy for Breast CA in Older Women?

Viewpoint December 7, 2018

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Implications of a More Timely Living Kidney Donor Evaluation

American Journal of Transplantation December 13, 2018
Prothrombin Complex Concentrates for Anticoagulant Reversal

Anesthesiology December 13, 2018
Vitamin D Deficiency and Mortality in Maintenance Dialysis

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation December 13, 2018
Tumor Mutation Burden as a Biomarker in Resected NSCLC

Journal of Clinical Oncology December 12, 2018
Operative Management of Abdominal Wound Dehiscence

Wounds December 11, 2018
Surgeon Experience and Medicare Expenditures for Colectomy

Annals of Surgery December 10, 2018

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Physicians, Patients Vow to Overturn Ruling Striking Down ACA

Medscape Medical News December 15, 2018

The law will stand until January 1, but it's unclear what will happen after that.
Six Michigan Physicians Charged in $464M Pain Pill Conspiracy

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018
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

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