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Metformin Treatment Again Linked to Fewer Deaths From COVID-19 The 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 Be Drs 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 Life It is not uncommon for patients to skip medications that disrupt their sex lives. Here are six classes of drugs that warrant extra patient education.
Medscape Urology, January 19, 2021
Low Carb Diets Boost Diabetes Remission Rates, at Least Short Term Following a low-carbohydrate diet for 6 months increases type 2 diabetes remission rates by a third, but ongoing support and 'convenient solutions' are needed for long-term adherence, says expert.
Medscape Medical News, January 19, 2021

Has This Fugitive Physician Evaded Justice?; More High 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.
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2021
How Does the COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Affect Physician Payments? The bill to provide coronavirus relief has some plusses and minuses for physicians. How will it impact you?
Medscape Business of Medicine, January 2021
Women Physicians 2020: The Issues They Care About More than 3000 women physicians described their key concerns, including career, parenting, and burnout.
Medscape Features Slideshows, July 2020
Payment Problems as Patients Lose Coverage due to COVID Patient visits are back, but many have lost insurance or have a lesser plan. Here's what physicians can do to increase their revenue in this situation.
Medscape Medical News, July 2020
6 Snags Docs Hit When Seeing Patients Again Physicians 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 Resign Adams said on Twitter that he's been asked to leave post. Biden expected to name interim surgeon general ahead of Vivek Murthy nomination.
Medscape Medical News, January 20, 2021
ACEIs, ARBs Safe to Continue in COVID-19: Trial Published The BRACE-CORONA trial showed no difference in major outcomes for those continuing and those discontinuing these common blood pressure medications.
Medscape Medical News, January 20, 2021
Controversy Flares Over Ivermectin for COVID-19 The 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.
Medscape Medical News, January 20, 2021

Human Bites and Recurrent Cellulitis The Curbsiders share their favorite practice-changing pearls on managing common skin and soft tissue infections.
The Curbsiders, January 20, 2021
5 Updates in Neurology Dr Christoph Diener highlights new evidence on subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, COVID-19, seizure, and multiple sclerosis.
Medscape Neurology, January 20, 2021