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Young Women Risk Unnecessary Surgery for Suspected Appendicitis

News December 5, 2019

UK women have a disproportionate risk of admission without surgical intervention, and high rates of normal appendicectomy, a study found.
1 in 4 Hospital Staff Born Outside the UK

News December 4, 2019
Patient Treated for Monkeypox After Travel to Nigeria

News December 4, 2019

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15 Docs Fired From Illinois Health System to Be Replaced With NPs

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2019

A leaked internal memo says they will be replaced with advanced practice nurses as 'patients have made it very clear that they want less costly care and convenient access for lower-acuity issues.'
Quick Eye Test May Flag Unrecognized Brain Injury

Medscape Medical News December 2, 2019
Employed vs Self-employed: Would You Be Happier Making a Change?

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2019

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Intermittent Fasting Promotes Weight Loss, Improves Lipids

Medscape Medical News December 5, 2019
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School of Diabetes Educates Clinicians Who Lack Access

Medscape Medical News December 5, 2019
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'Get Out of the Way DEA,' Physicians Bid to Treat Addiction

Medscape Medical News December 5, 2019
Tourism in Israel? U.S. Charity's Offer With Gaza Hospital Project Irks Palestinians

Reuters Health Information December 4, 2019
Former U.S. President Carter Hospitalized in Georgia With Urinary Tract Infection

Reuters Health Information December 4, 2019
Almost All Nurses in Survey Are Happy They Chose Nursing

Medscape Medical News December 4, 2019
Recent Bariatric Surgery Linked to More Complications After Joint Arthroplasty

Reuters Health Information December 4, 2019
Diabetes Epidemic May Be Abating in Some Areas: IDF Atlas

Medscape Medical News December 4, 2019

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Medical Advice From Inside a Hazmat Suit

Expert Interview November 19, 2019

How prepared are you to respond to hazardous material situations? Dr Hilton interviewed Eric Pohl, who offers tips on safety to medical personnel.
Mindsets Can Make the Difference in Clinical Medicine

Commentary November 27, 2019

'Stripping away those human qualities of warmth and competence in our study took away the entire benefit,' Alia Crum explains on this episode of 'Medicine and the Machine.'
How About a Troubleshooting Guide for Patients?

Commentary November 27, 2019
ISCHEMIA-CKD PI Hopes Study Doesn't Fuel the Flames of Renalism

Commentary November 22, 2019

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Use of HCV-infected Organs in Solid Organ Transplantation

Journal of Viral Hepatitis December 5, 2019
Atypical Tibial Fracture Unmasking Hypophosphatasia

Journal of the Endocrine Society December 5, 2019
Tranexamic Acid for Acute Hemorrhage: Enough Evidence?

Anesthesia & Analgesia December 5, 2019
Antibiotic Stewardship for Severe Infections in the ICU

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine December 4, 2019
Endoscopic Techniques for Dysplasia Surveillance in IBD

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics December 4, 2019
Targeting the Complement System in Bacterial Meningitis

Brain December 4, 2019

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Almost All Nurses in Survey Are Happy They Chose Nursing

Medscape Medical News December 4, 2019

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Few Med Students Come From Rural Areas, Study Finds

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Investigated for Manslaughter, 'Disgraced' Doc Gets 16 Months

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Medscape Medical News December 3, 2019

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