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UK COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phase 2, 'No B.1.1.7 Increased Disease Severity'

News April 13, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
COVID-19: 'No Evidence' That UK Variant Causes More Severe Disease

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FDA, CDC Urge Pause of J&J COVID Vaccine

WebMD Health News April 13, 2021

Citing a rare but serious risk of blood clots, and an 'abundance of caution,' the FDA and CDC announced a pause in Janssen/J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Don't Screen for Vit D in General Population, Says US Task Force

Medscape Medical News April 13, 2021
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Self-management Techniques Help Relieve Urinary Tract Symptoms

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Don't Screen for Vit D in General Population, Says US Task Force

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Task Force Reviewing Race Modifier in eGFR Issues Interim Report

Medscape Medical News April 13, 2021
Knee Replacement: Kidney Injury Common With Antibiotic Spacers

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
AZ COVID Vaccine: Causal Link to Severe Thrombosis Established

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
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FDA: Time to Move Away From Using Decontaminated Respirators

News Alerts April 9, 2021
Black Americans Underrepresented in Clinical Trials of Cardiovascular Drugs

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2021
TAVR Linked to Improved Kidney Function

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2021

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What You Don't Know About Beta-Blockers and Hemodialysis

Viewpoint March 18, 2021

A new look at the literature turned up a finding that surprised this nephrologist.
Is Cutting Salt Ever Harmful?

Commentary April 12, 2021

Despite universal recommendations to lower sodium intake, there is a lack of consensus on how low to go and whether cutting salt can ever be harmful.
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Nephrotic vs Nephritic Syndrome: How to Spot the Difference

Commentary March 8, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Hyperkalemia Management

Fast Five Quiz April 9, 2021

How much do you know about the management of hyperkalemia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Fabry Disease

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ECG Challenge: Hypotension in a Cardiomyopathy Patient

Clinical Case March 23, 2021

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How to Counsel Worried Patients About the J&J Vaccine News

Medscape Medical News April 13, 2021

The news about rare side effects from the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may be alarming to your patients, even those who received one of the other vaccines. Here’s how to reassure them.
Feds Let Illinois Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
AMA Applauds Biden's Gun Control Directives

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
CDC Declares Racism a Serious Public Health Threat

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021

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National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings

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2021 Nephrologist Burnout & Lifestyle Report: Are You More Burned Out Than Your Peers?

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