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Oncologist Admits Wrongly Continuing Therapy, Inappropriate Behaviour

News March 5, 2021

Oncologist Justin Stebbing's lawyer likens him to trailblazer, Dr Christian Barnard, as he admits to wrongly continuing immunotherapy in a patient with whom he developed an inappropriate relationship.
UK COVID-19 Update: Infections Fall, and Regulator Plans Fast-track Approval for Updated Vaccines

News March 4, 2021
Increasing Vaccine Options and Availability, yet Restrictions Generally Remain in Place: Global Weekly Highlights

News March 4, 2021

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Time's Up Founder Choo Accused in Harassment Mishandling

Medscape Medical News March 1, 2021

A $45 million federal lawsuit alleges Choo and several other leaders at OHSU didn't formally report sexual harassment complaints against the 'Tik Tok Doc' Jason Campbell, MD.
Fired for Good Judgment a Sign of Physicians' Lost Respect

theheart.org on Medscape February 23, 2021
How to Report COVID Vaccine-Related Adverse Events

CDC Expert Commentary January 6, 2021

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Semaglutide for Meaningful Weight Loss in Obesity and Diabetes?

Medscape Medical News March 5, 2021
Primary Care Clinicians Neglect Hearing Loss, Survey Finds

Medscape Medical News March 5, 2021
Public Health Experts Slam States' Moves to Ditch Masks

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021
Study Tracks Delayed Local Reactions in 12 Recipients of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

Reuters Health Information March 4, 2021
Nurse Pleads Guilty to Swapping Saline for Fentanyl

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021
CDC Finalizing Guidance for Activities for Fully Vaccinated People

WebMD Health News March 4, 2021
JAMA Podcast on Racism in Medicine Faces Backlash

WebMD Health News March 4, 2021
After Uproar, Ousted Residency Director Offered Job Back

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021

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Fired for Good Judgment a Sign of Physicians' Lost Respect

Expert Column February 23, 2021

The firing of a physician who made use of soon-to-expire COVID vaccine doses rather than flush them epitomizes the loss of physician autonomy and respect, warns Melissa Walton-Shirley.
COVID-19 Vax: Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

Commentary February 24, 2021

Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses vaccinations for COVID-19 and the need for increased dissemination, consistent policies, and plans for emergencies.
Move to Single-Dose COVID Vaccine Is Worth a Shot

Commentary February 23, 2021
Is Taking BP Meds at Night Really Better?

Commentary February 22, 2021

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Updated Recommendation for Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report March 5, 2021
Advances in Acute Stroke Treatment 2020

Stroke March 1, 2021
Increased Hospital-Acquired CRAB Infection During COVID-19 Surge

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report February 15, 2021
Don't Throw the Stethoscope Away!

European Heart Journal February 15, 2021
Chronotherapy for Hypertension: Improvement in Patient Outcomes

European Heart Journal February 10, 2021
Prognostic Value of Bedside Lung US in COVID-19 Patients

Critical Care February 9, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Noncoronary Atherosclerosis Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz March 1, 2021

How well can you recognize the signs and symptoms of noncoronary atherosclerosis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
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ECG Challenge: Routine Check-up Reveals Cardiac Abnormalities

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Nurse Pleads Guilty to Swapping Saline for Fentanyl

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021

A former Yale fertility nurse admitted to replacing painkillers with saline, knowing it would cause patients harm.
Ex-White House Physician Jackson Harassed Staff, Misused Alcohol: Watchdog

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021
Insurance Regulator to Issue Warning on Virus-Test Billing

Associated Press March 4, 2021
After Uproar, Ousted Residency Director Offered Job Back

Medscape Medical News March 4, 2021

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