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CDC: Mpox Vaccine Is Effective Regardless of Administration Route

Medscape Medical News December 8, 2022

Since the peak of the outbreak in July, mpox cases in the United States have fallen 95%.
Montréal Mpox Outbreak Tamed by Timely Response

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2022
CDC Expands Wastewater Testing for Polioviruses

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2022

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COVID Emergency Orders Ending: What's Next?

WebMD Health News February 1, 2023
Inflammation and Immunity Troubles Top Long COVID Suspect List

WebMD Health News February 1, 2023
Medical Board Charges Doctor for Spreading COVID Misinformation

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2023
Children and COVID: Weekly Cases May Have Doubled in Early January

Medscape Medical News January 31, 2023
Biden to End COVID Emergencies in May

WebMD Health News January 30, 2023
Flu, RSV on Decline, but COVID Deaths Persist

WebMD Health News January 30, 2023
Fauci Q&A: On Masking, Vaccines, and What Keeps Him Up at Night

WebMD Health News January 30, 2023
For Children With Fetal Alcohol Exposure, a Gap in Support

Undark January 30, 2023

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White House COVID Chief on Why Paxlovid Is Underused

Expert Interview January 31, 2023

Giving Paxlovid to an older adult with COVID is a clinical no-brainer. So why is there so much Paxlovid prescribing phobia?
ChatGPT: To Bot or Not to Bot?

Commentary January 25, 2023
Infographic: What Makes Doctors Happier at, Away From Work?

Article January 25, 2023
Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023

Report January 20, 2023

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Lucio Phenomenon in an Adolescent Female

Wounds February 2, 2023
Extreme Heat Governance: An Analysis of Heat Action Plans

American Journal of Public Health February 2, 2023
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Exposure and Outcomes

Emerging Infectious Diseases February 2, 2023
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Past and Present Approaches

Skin Therapy Letter February 1, 2023
Evaluations of Telehealth Strategies to Address Hypertension

Preventing Chronic Disease February 1, 2023
Use of Bivalent Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report February 1, 2023

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Managing Respiratory Symptoms in the 'Tripledemic' Era

Clinical Case January 30, 2023

Readers weighed in on Dr Charles Vega's approach to a patient whose symptoms could be from COVID-19, flu, or RSV.
Fast Five Quiz: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management

Fast Five Quiz January 27, 2023
Fast Five Quiz: Differential Diagnosis of IPF

Fast Five Quiz January 26, 2023
Fast Five Quiz: Psoriasis

Fast Five Quiz January 25, 2023

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ANAC 2022

November 17-19, 2022 Tampa, Florida
IDWeek 2022

October 19-23, 2022 Washington, D.C.
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More Physicians Are Experiencing Burnout and Depression

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2023

Burnout can lead to a cascade of problems for physicians, including disrespect from coworkers and signs of depression, a new Medscape report shows.
Using Live Pigs in Residency Training Sparks Heated Debate

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2023
Medical Board Charges Doctor for Spreading COVID Misinformation

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2023
Despite High Spending, US Ranks Last in Health Outcomes: Study

WebMD Health News January 31, 2023

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