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Percentage of Cancers in England Diagnosed at Stage I or II

News June 4, 2020

In England in 2018, 55% of cancers diagnosed and recorded as stage I-IV were recorded as stages I and II.
Study Highlights Risk Factors of Genital Infections with SGLT2i

Clinical Summary June 4, 2020
UK COVID-19 Update: 24 Hour Test Turnaround Promise

News June 3, 2020

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Remdesivir May Benefit Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients

Medscape Medical News June 3, 2020

The results may not immediately affect the use of the drug, however, given current FDA guidance, limited supplies, and the challenges of administering an intravenous drug.
COVID-19: Does Virus Directly Attack the Brain?

Medscape Medical News June 3, 2020
If We All Get COVID Anyway, Should We Just Get It Over With?

Medscape June 2, 2020

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HCQ Fails to Prevent COVID-19 in Randomized Trial

Medscape Medical News June 3, 2020
Leading Journals Sound Alarm on COVID-19 Studies

Medscape Medical News June 3, 2020
COVID-19 Update: HCQ Trial Resumes, Virus Not Weakening

Medscape Medical News June 3, 2020
Claims of a Weaker COVID-19 Virus Disputed

WebMD Health News June 3, 2020
Reasonable to Expect Some Coronavirus Vaccine by Year-End: Pentagon Researcher

Reuters Health Information June 3, 2020
WHO Set to Resume Hydroxychloroquine Trial in Battle Against COVID-19

Reuters Health Information June 3, 2020
AIDS Took Away Our Freedom. The Pandemic Is Doing the Same, Says Patti Smith

Reuters Health Information June 3, 2020
US School Closures Dramatically Shrinking Public Education, Reuters Finds

Reuters Health Information June 3, 2020

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If We All Get COVID Anyway, Should We Just Get It Over With?

Commentary June 2, 2020

Will everyone get coronavirus eventually? If so, is there a strategy to get us through this pandemic as quickly as possible without leading to excess deaths?
A Convicted Felon Wants People to Enroll in a COVID-19 Trial

Commentary June 1, 2020

Richard Fleming, a felon convicted of health care fraud and who has been debarred by the FDA, is inviting people to participate in a clinical trial.
The Week That Wasn't in COVID-19: Stool Surveillance, Smoking, 11-Days Infectious

Article May 29, 2020
The Week That Wasn't: Cannabis, Hamster Masks, Another 'Cure'

Article May 22, 2020

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Medscape One-on-One Eric Topol on Medscape

Offit on Vaccines Paul A. Offit, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

CDC Expert Commentary

Auwaerter on Infectious Diseases Paul G. Auwaerter, MD

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Journal Articles View All

Antifungal Therapy: New and Evolving Therapies

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine June 4, 2020
Characteristics Hospitalized Patients With Confirmed COVID-19

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report June 3, 2020
Human Adenovirus 7d Strains Associated With Flu-Like Illness

Emerging Infectious Diseases June 3, 2020
Are SARS-CoV-2 Serologic Tests Safe Right Now?

American Journal of Clinical Pathology June 2, 2020
Biological Mesh With TNP in Complex Abdominal Wounds

Wounds June 2, 2020
HCV Care Engagement and Behavior of People Who Inject Drugs

Journal of Viral Hepatitis June 2, 2020

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Fast Five Quiz: Herpes Zoster Postherpetic Neuralgia

Fast Five Quiz June 1, 2020

How much do you know about the presentation, workup, and treatment of postherpetic neuralgia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Kawasaki Disease

Fast Five Quiz May 28, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Plaque Psoriasis Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz May 21, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Systemic Treatments for Plaque Psoriasis

Fast Five Quiz May 21, 2020

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Conferences View All

CROI 2020

March 8-11, 2020 Boston, Massachusetts
EACS 2019

November 6-9, 2019 Basel, Switzerland
ANAC 2019

November 7-9, 2019 Portland, Oregon

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COVID-19 Update: HCQ Trial Resumes, Virus Not Weakening

Medscape Medical News June 3, 2020

These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
COVID-19's Reminder: We Must Save Our Profession -- Here's How

Medscape Business of Medicine June 3, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Protecting Against Retaliation, Fighting Injustice

Medscape Medical News June 2, 2020
COVID-19: New Group Stands Up for Clinicians Facing Retaliation

Medscape Medical News June 2, 2020

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