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Big Drop in Malignant Melanoma Rate After Bariatric Surgery Weight loss surgery for obesity appears to result in a huge reduction in the risk of malignant melanoma that persists for up to 20 years, according to a new analysis of long-term data from the SOS study.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2018

Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer: Lessons From Japan Physicians at hospital in Japan detail how active surveillance of low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinomas has evolved, hoping to encourage other countries that have been slower to adopt the approach.
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2018
AACE 2018 Lab Tests Can Pinpoint Risk of Hypoparathyroidism After Surgery Patients with low calcium and parathyroid hormone immediately after total thyroidectomy are at greatest risk of developing permanent hypoparathyroidism. Study authors argue for routine testing post-surgery.
Medscape Medical News, May 22, 2018

We Can't Just Give Up on ObesityA pediatric endocrinologist describes the harsh realities of practicing in the South today and calls on the medical profession to redress 'sins of the past.'
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Calling Out the FDA's 'We Don't Regulate Medicine' Mantra
Medscape Oncology
Skipping ASCO 2018? You're Not Alone (And Here's Why)
Medscape Oncology
Hospitalist Specialty Code C6: 1 Year After Implementation
Medscape Hospital Medicine
Time to 'Rethink' Immunotherapy for Molecularly Driven NSCLC
Medscape Oncology

Women Sue USC Over Handling of Claims of Abuse by Gynecologist The University of Southern California (USC) said that it was not aware of any criminal conduct but had contacted the Los Angeles district attorney and the city police department.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2018
Clinicians Share Agony When Emergency Dialysis Is Only Option
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2018
Are You Concerned About the High Rate of Physician Suicide?
Medscape Reader Polls, May 23, 2018
Medical School Enrollment Up, Concern for Residency Slots High
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2018

The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient Visit There is no shortage of time pressure in today's visit, How can you end each visit in a clear and effective, but appropriate, manner?
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 21, 2018
Does Tort Reform Affect Patient Care?; More The role of tort reform in patient care; grieving parents reach settlement with VA; medical malpractice boundary set in case involving deaf student; quadruple amputee argues to exceed state damages cap.
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 21, 2018

Bowel Prep for Colorectal Surgery: Which Is Most Effective? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study comparing effectiveness and risks of bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, May 22, 2018
The Future of Medicine From a Leader in Biosensors Dr Eric Topol talks with pioneering researcher John Rogers about how his flexible electronic devices are being used in medicine and what further developments lie ahead.
Medscape, March 15, 2018

Eric J. Topol, MD Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape

Bowel Prep for Colorectal Surgery: Which Is Most Effective? Dr Lowenfels comments on a study comparing effectiveness and risks of bowel preparation before elective colorectal surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, May 22, 2018
IV Diltiazem and Other Shortages at Crisis Level
theheart.org on Medscape, May 23, 2018
Keeping Kids Safe From Gun Injury Is a Universal Goal
Medscape Pediatrics, May 21, 2018
10 Gripping Medical Memoirs
Medscape Features Slideshows, May 21, 2018