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UK COVID-19 Update: Strong Protection from Pfizer Jab and Vaccine Confidence Remains High

News May 6, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
What's New for UK Cardiology Practice from EHRA 2021?

Commentary May 6, 2021
Is Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Common in Chronic Kidney Disease?

News May 6, 2021

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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Works Against Two Variants

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2021

First data released by Moderna shows the specific booster vaccine in development is efficacious in fully vaccinated people against variants first identified in South Africa and Brazil.
Jimmy Kimmel Urges People to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

WebMD Health News May 6, 2021
Stakeholders Blast Medicare Reporting Changes

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2021

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Don't Pass the Salt: WHO Issues Benchmarks for Sodium Content in Food

Reuters Health Information May 6, 2021
Reduced Kidney Function Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

Reuters Health Information May 6, 2021
CVST With AZ COVID Vaccine: 1 in 40,000 'More Reliable' Estimate

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2021
Would You Get a Vaccine Passport to Travel?

Medscape Reader Polls May 6, 2021
Could Combos Replace Basal-Bolus Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes?

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2021
Nutritional Support May Be Lifesaving in Heart Failure

Medscape Medical News May 5, 2021
Female Docs More Likely Than Other Women to Delay Motherhood

Reuters Health Information May 5, 2021
Restrict J&J COVID Vaccine in Women Under 50?

Medscape Medical News May 4, 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.
ISN 2021

Conference Coverage April 20, 2021

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ISN 2021
Is Cutting Salt Ever Harmful?

Commentary April 12, 2021
NKF 2021

Conference Coverage April 1, 2021

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Abdominal Pain, Anemia, and Oliguria in a Distressed Woman

Case Challenge April 30, 2021

A 70-year-old woman treated for hip fracture, weakness, and chronic atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response is readmitted for urinary retention and tachycardia. What's the diagnosis?
HSS Grand Rounds Complex Cases

B Cells in Relapsing Lupus Nephritis and Cutaneous Vasculitis

Clinical Case April 28, 2021
A Sexually Active 29-Year-Old Man With a Weak Urine Stream

Case Challenge April 26, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: CKD Hyperphosphatemia

Fast Five Quiz April 26, 2021

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Telemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for a Doctor's Touch

Kaiser Health News May 6, 2021

Many new types of telemedicine promoted by start-ups more clearly benefit providers' and investors' pockets, rather than yielding more convenient, high-quality and cost-effective medicine for patients.
Docs Mobilize Help For Indian Colleagues Affected by COVID Surge

Medscape Medical News May 5, 2021
Hit by Higher Prices for Gear, Doctors Want Insurers to Pay

Kaiser Health News May 5, 2021
'Malicious Peer Review' Destroyed Doc's Career, He Says

Medscape Medical News May 5, 2021

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NKF

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings

April 06 - 10, 2021 Virtual

ISN

International Society of Nephrology (ISN): 2021 World Congress

International Society of Nephrology (ISN): 2021 World Congress

April 15 - 19, 2021 Virtual

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