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Metformin Treatment Again Linked to Fewer Deaths From COVID-19The latest of several studies, this time in a very diverse population, shows a striking threefold reduction in deaths from COVID-19 in those taking this leading treatment for type 2 diabetes.
Medscape Medical News, January 20, 2021
Rapid COVID Testing Is Not Where It Needs to BeDrs Robert Glatter and Michael Mina discuss the public health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the importance of using rapid testing to stop transmission.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, January 19, 2021
6 Meds That Can Mess With Your Patient's Sex LifeIt is not uncommon for patients to skip medications that disrupt their sex lives. Here are six classes of drugs that warrant extra patient education.
Has This Fugitive Physician Evaded Justice?; MoreHigh court blocks plaintiffs from pursuing their claims; is binding arbitration a growing trend, and is it bad for doctor–patient relationships?; hearing loss surgery creates a lot of noise.
6 Snags Docs Hit When Seeing Patients AgainPhysicians have been reopening their offices, but many have made some mistakes or have run into unexpected stumbling blocks that could foul up their best plans.
Medscape Medical News, July 2020
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Biden Asks Surgeon General Adams to ResignAdams said on Twitter that he's been asked to leave post. Biden expected to name interim surgeon general ahead of Vivek Murthy nomination.
Controversy Flares Over Ivermectin for COVID-19The NIH now says it can't recommend for or against the antiparasitic drug to treat COVID-19. Physicians and patients are left to weigh the evidence, with substantial debate.
Human Bites and Recurrent CellulitisThe Curbsiders share their favorite practice-changing pearls on managing common skin and soft tissue infections.
The Curbsiders, January 20, 2021
5 Updates in NeurologyDr Christoph Diener highlights new evidence on subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, COVID-19, seizure, and multiple sclerosis.