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Sexting: The New Threat to Adolescents?Is sexting just a harmless form of sexual expression, or is this widely prevalent phenomenon causing irreparable damage to adolescents?
Medscape Medical News, October 20, 2017

With ACA, Uninsured New Cancer Patients Hit Historic LowStates with Medicaid expansion see biggest decreases in uninsured patients with newly diagnosed cancer.
Medscape Medical News, October 20, 2017

'Magic Mushrooms' Effective for Severe DepressionPsilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' has been shown to improve a variety of psychiatric conditions, including depression. A study focuses on the neurobiology underlying its effect.
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New CDC Guidance on Caring for Infants With Congenital ZikaUpdated guidance on caring for infants born to possibly Zika-infected mothers is stratified by the infant's clinical status and includes new clinical, laboratory, and monitoring recommendations.
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Deep Sleep Linked to Cognitive Performance in Parkinson'sPatients with increased levels of slow-wave, or deep, sleep show higher scores on cognitive assessments, a new study shows.
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Hypothyroidism Related to Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased SurvivalPatients developing overt hypothyroidism associated with cancer treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors show significant gains in survival.
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Genome Sequencing in NICU Improves Care, Lowers CostsWhen whole-genome sequencing is used to diagnose genetic disorders in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), appropriate treatment starts sooner and cost savings are substantial, researchers report.
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RN Cohorts Becoming More Educated, Diverse New registered nurses are significantly more diverse as a group, and more nurses have obtained or are pursuing bachelor's degrees, a study has found.
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Joint Commission Leaves Telehealth Alone
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Fewer ACA Ads, Puzzled Public Threaten Sign-ups, KFF Says
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Should Doctors Embrace or Reject Alternative Treatments? More consumers are using complementary and alternative treatments, and medical centers are adding nontraditional therapies. Should doctors embrace or reject these treatments?
Medscape Business of Medicine, October 18, 2017
How Much Is Your Practice Worth? Many doctors who have a financial stake in a practice don't know what the practice is worth. That's a mistake, say experts in practice valuation. Here's why, and what a practice valuation involves.
Medscape Business of Medicine, October 17, 2017

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Updates From ENDO 2017: Part 2 In part 2 of their discussion on ENDO 2017, Drs Vega and Anawalt discuss vitamin D use in kids, pyrethroids and puberty onset, and whether levothyroxine can be taken with milk.
Medscape Family Medicine, August 11, 2017
There Is No Medical Response to Nuclear War Dr Lundberg discusses practical prescriptions for preventing nuclear war, including four of his own.
Medscape Internal Medicine, October 12, 2017
Leading Science Journalist Carl Zimmer on His Genome Dr Eric Topol speaks with science journalist Carl Zimmer about where he gets his ideas, what his genome looks like, and how he got a tapeworm named after him.
Medscape, October 5, 2017
The Power to Protect: Vaccination Guidelines for Adults With Chronic Diseases CDC reviews the latest vaccine recommendations for adults, including patients with chronic medical conditions.
CDC Expert Commentary, October 2, 2017
Clearing the Patient on Bisphosphonates for Dental Procedures Your patient on a bisphosphonate needs a dental procedure and the dentist won't do it until you clear her. What should you do?
Medscape Internal Medicine, July 28, 2017
Exercise for Depression: A Small Dose Goes a Long Way Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights one of the week's important news stories for primary care.
Medscape Internal Medicine, October 20, 2017

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Internal Medicine Perspective

Patient Prejudice: When Credentials Aren't Enough In a WebMD/Medscape survey produced with STAT, physicians told us how often they hear biased comments from patients and patients told us what characteristics they look for in a healthcare provider.
Medscape Features Slideshows, October 18, 2017
Back Pain: The Latest in Diagnosis and Management
Medscape Features Slideshows, October 20, 2017
A Corrosive Force in Medical Care
Medscape, October 20, 2017
Exercise for Depression: A Small Dose Goes a Long Way
Medscape Internal Medicine, October 20, 2017

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Mandating the Offer of HCV Screening to Those Born 1945-1965
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, October 20, 2017
Assessing Telephone First Approach to Managing Patient Demand
The BMJ (formerly known as the British Medical Journal), October 20, 2017
Physician Employment Contracts: Do Your Benefits Measure Up?
Family Practice Management, October 19, 2017

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