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'Truly Shocking': Medscape UK Nurses' Sexual Harassment Survey Results

News October 16, 2019

One in 20 nurses have experienced sexual harassment by another staff member in the past 3 years – but there are five times more incidents involving patients.
'Perfect Storm' Warning Over NHS Mental Health Care

News October 15, 2019
UK Research Regulator 'Clears' Puberty-Blocker Trial

News October 15, 2019

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Flu Can Be Catastrophic in Older Patients: 5 Things to Know

Medscape Medical News October 9, 2019

Older adults suffer the most severe health effects from influenza, often leading to catastrophic disability.
Top 10 Health Tech Hazards for 2020

Medscape Medical News October 8, 2019
5 Hidden Dangers in International Travel

CDC Expert Commentary August 26, 2019

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New Pneumonia Guidance: Testing, Treating, and Follow-up

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2019
Doc-Senator: Don't Rely on DC to Reduce Physician Burden

Medscape Medical News October 14, 2019
ASBMR 2019

Do High-Dose Statins Increase the Risk for Osteoporosis?

Medscape Medical News October 14, 2019
Blood Test Helps Identify Pneumonia Patients at Risk for Acute Respiratory Failure or Sepsis

Reuters Health Information October 12, 2019
Amid Vaping Crisis, U.S. to Issue New Advice for Doctors Focused on Lung Infections

Reuters Health Information October 10, 2019
Different Infection Risks for MS Treatments

Medscape Medical News October 10, 2019
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FDA Allows Marketing of First Rapid Ebola Test

FDA Approvals October 10, 2019
Humira, Rituxan Top List of U.S. Drugs With Biggest Price Increases -report

Reuters Health Information October 9, 2019

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CDC Expert Commentary

Flu Vaccine Recommendations for the 2019-2020 Season

Commentary September 24, 2019

Here are the updates to this season's flu vaccine recommendations.
IDWeek 2019

Conference Coverage September 26, 2019

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from IDWeek 2019
USCA 2019

Conference Coverage September 3, 2019
IAS 2019

Conference Coverage July 12, 2019

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Journal Articles View All

Coccidioidomycosis Diagnosis and Healthcare Utilization

Emerging Infectious Diseases October 16, 2019
Probiotics and Prebiotics as Treatment for NAFLD

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics October 16, 2019
Efficacy and Safety of DAAs for Hepatitis C in the Elderly

Liver International October 16, 2019
The Role of the Skin Microbiota in Acne Pathophysiology

The British Journal of Dermatology October 16, 2019
Roadmap to Functional Cure of Chronic Hepatitis B

Journal of Viral Hepatitis October 16, 2019
Managing Women Who Decline HIV Testing in Pregnancy

HIV Medicine October 15, 2019

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Cases & Quizzes View All

A 16-Year-Old Girl With Severe Abdominal Pain After a Hug

Case Challenge October 14, 2019

A 16-year-old girl presents with severe abdominal pain following a hug. The pain is sharp, constant, intense in the right upper quadrant, and radiates to her right shoulder. What's the diagnosis?
Fast Five Quiz: Hyponatremia Essentials

Fast Five Quiz October 14, 2019
A 59-Year-Old With a Painful Rash and Fingertip Ulcerations

Case Challenge October 11, 2019
A 58-Year-Old Man With a Rash and Elevated Creatinine Levels

Case Challenge October 2, 2019

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IDWeek 2019

October 2-6, 2019 Washington, DC
USCA 2019

September 5-8, 2019 Washington, DC
IAS 2019

July 21-24, 2019 Mexico City, Mexico

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Medicare for All Makes Room for Abortion, Opioids in Dem Debate

Medscape Medical News October 16, 2019

In the latest debate, the Democratic candidates disagreed on how best to cover more Americans with health insurance but agreed on the need to protect women's reproductive rights.
Docs Still Overwhelmed by Regulatory Burdens: Survey

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2019
Docs and Online Dating: Is 'MD' the Ticket to Love?

Medscape Business of Medicine October 15, 2019
Dermatology PA Groups Face Off Over Certification

Medscape Medical News October 15, 2019

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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

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