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UK COVID-19 Update: 'Higher Mortality' With New Variant, R Down, No 'Cash for Compliance'

News January 22, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Former British Cycling Doctor 'Willing to Cross the Line'

News January 22, 2021
Some Junior Doctors 'Out of their Depth' During End of Life Discussions

News January 22, 2021

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CDC: Gap Between Vaccine Doses Could Be 6 Weeks

WebMD Health News January 22, 2021

The CDC has updated its guidance on how long people can wait between the first and second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to up to 6 weeks.
Little Help, Possible Harm of Antidepressants for Pain

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021
What We Know and Don't Know About Virus Variants and Vaccines

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021

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Full-Dose Anticoagulation Reduces Need for Life Support in COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021
Trump Pardons a Handful of Physicians on His Way Out

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
7 Ways President Biden Could Now Change Healthcare

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
ACEIs, ARBs Safe to Continue in COVID-19: Trial Published

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021
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FDA Approval Adds Vericiguat (Verquvo) to HF Treatment Options

FDA Approvals January 20, 2021
'Vicious Cycle' Sent Insulin Costs Through Roof: Senate Committee

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021
Metformin Treatment Again Linked to Fewer Deaths From COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 20, 2021
Further Warning on SGLT2 Inhibitor Use and DKA Risk in COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2021

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Can 'Big' Be Healthy? Yes -- and No

Commentary January 19, 2021

We can't tell very much about a person's health from their outward appearance, and we should probably stop trying to make such inferences, says one bariatric surgeon.
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The 2018 and 2003 ISN/RPS Classification for Lupus Nephritis

Journal Article January 18, 2021

How does the 2018 revised ISN/RPS classification for lupus nephritis differ from that of the 2003 classification?
Five Reasons Sacubitril/Valsartan Should NOT Be Approved for HFpEF

Expert Column January 15, 2021
Mandrola's Top 10 in Cardiology for 2020

Expert Column December 15, 2020

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Fast Five Quiz: Alcohol Use Facts vs Fiction

Fast Five Quiz January 21, 2021

Alcohol use has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you able to separate fact from fiction regarding alcohol use? Make sure you're prepared to properly advise patients by taking this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Hyperkalemia Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz January 19, 2021
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Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021
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Fast Five Quiz January 12, 2021

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J&J COVID Vaccine Gets Unique CPT Code Even Before FDA Filing

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021

The AMA's CPT panel readies for potential introduction of a third COVID-19 vaccine for the US, with J&J awaiting phase 3 results for its product.
Biden Signs 10 New Orders to Help Fight COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
Trump Pardons a Handful of Physicians on His Way Out

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
7 Ways President Biden Could Now Change Healthcare

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021

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Alcohol, Marriage & More: Physician Lifestyles in 2021

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2020 Debt and Net Worth: What Are the Biggest Physician Investing Mistakes?

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