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Winter Pressure on Intensive Care Units as Flu Rates Rise

News January 21, 2019

Rates of influenza are increasing but this year's vaccine seems to be well-matched for the strains in circulation.
Spending Watchdog Warns on Future NHS Sustainability

News January 18, 2019
NICE Decision Could Increase Liver Transplants

News January 18, 2019

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The Latest Dirt on Hospital Cleanliness

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) January 15, 2019

An infectious diseases specialist reviews the evidence for contamination sources in healthcare facilities.
Nearly 1 in 4 Antibiotic Rx Still Inappropriate in US

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
Planned Parenthood's Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight

Medscape Ob/Gyn January 17, 2019

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More Women Catch Ebola in Congo in 'Unexpected' Twist of Gender Roles

Reuters Health Information January 19, 2019
Invest in Health for Global Security and Growth, Gates Urges Donors

Reuters Health Information January 18, 2019
Action to Combat Climate Change Is Paramount for Healthcare

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Madariaga Virus on the Move in the Americas

Reuters Health Information January 17, 2019
Understanding Confidentiality Helps Young Patients Open Up About Tough Issues

Reuters Health Information January 17, 2019
Top 10 Threats to Global Health Include Flu, Pollution

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
Burnout Rises Above 50% in Some Specialties, New Survey Shows

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2019
Fecal-Microbiota Transplant Beats Antibiotics for Recurrent C Diff

Reuters Health Information January 17, 2019

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Planned Parenthood's Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight

Article January 17, 2019

The newly appointed president of Planned Parenthood girds up for yet another showdown with the Trump Administration.
5 Persisting Myths About Flu and the Flu Vaccine

Article January 18, 2019

Experts dispel persistent myths about the flu and flu vaccines in the hopes that more people will seek vaccination and keep themselves and others well during the full flu season.
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Avoiding Sexually Transmitted Infections: Beware Partner A

Commentary December 18, 2018

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People Living With HIV Experience Greater Age Advancement

AIDS January 21, 2019
Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Adults

Rheumatology January 21, 2019
Features of American Indian/Alaska Native Adults in HIV Care

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report January 21, 2019
Detection of Gram-Negative Bacteria in Direct Blood Cultures

American Journal of Clinical Pathology January 21, 2019
Diagnosis of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury

Liver International January 21, 2019
Contaminated Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Stem Cell Products

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report January 18, 2019

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Fast Five Quiz: Common STDs

Interactive Quiz January 17, 2019

With sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates at an all-time high, it's important to stay current on best practices. Do you know key aspects associated with the most common STDs?
The Many Forms of HPV: Recognition and Management

Case Challenge January 14, 2019
A 42-Year-Old Woman With a Chronic Productive Cough

Case Challenge December 14, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: HIV Recognition and Diagnosis

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Bill Correctly for Same-Day Services

Medscape Business of Medicine January 21, 2019

In this monthly column, coding expert Betsy Nicoletti answers physician questions about billing an office visit with an annual exam, and when to bill as co-surgeons on a procedure.
CMS Seeks to Prod Insurers to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
New California Governor Takes Healthcare Reform by the Horns

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019
Hire a 'Burnout' Officer to Help Physicians: Report

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2019

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