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UK COVID-19 Update: South African Variant Found in England with No Travel Links

News February 1, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
London Team Identifies New Prognostic Biomarker for Ovarian Cancer

News February 1, 2021
Oncologist Accused of Giving 'Inappropriate' Immunotherapy to Hospice Patient

News January 29, 2021

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Oily Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes in Largest Study to Date

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021

People who reported eating at least one oily fish meal weekly had about a 20% lower incidence of type 2 diabetes compared with never-eaters. Fish-oil supplements may work too.
Biden Nixes Buprenorphine Waiver, Docs Disappointed

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Found in 30% of All Women

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021

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EU Panel Backs Icosapent Ethyl for CV Event Reduction

International Approvals February 1, 2021
Tough Pain Relief Choices in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
COVID and Air Pollution: Cardio Societies Call for Urgent Action

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Cardiometabolic Subspecialty Is 'One-Stop Shop' Approach to Diabetes

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Plant-Based or Keto Diet? Novel Study Yields Surprising Results

Medscape Medical News January 28, 2021
Protecting Patients With Diabetes From Impact of COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 28, 2021
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FDA Approves Voclosporin for Lupus Nephritis

FDA Approvals January 27, 2021
Pop-Up Alerts Fail to Improve Clinical Outcomes in AKI

Medscape Medical News January 27, 2021

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Does Oxygenated Cold Perfusate Improve Transplant Outcomes?

Viewpoint January 28, 2021

If ischemia is a barrier to organ preservation, will the addition of oxygen to cold preservation solutions improve renal transplant outcomes?
The Growth of TAVR and the Capitalist Creed

Commentary January 22, 2021

Capitalism drives the relationship between industry and medicine, often to the patient's benefit. But putting profit and growth above all else has to be kept in check, cautions this cardiologist.
Arthritis Research & Therapy

The 2018 and 2003 ISN/RPS Classification for Lupus Nephritis

Journal Article January 18, 2021
Five Reasons Sacubitril/Valsartan Should NOT Be Approved for HFpEF

Expert Column January 15, 2021

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New CKD in a Patient With Diabetes: What to Do?

Clinical Case January 26, 2021

You find CKD in a woman who presents for a quick review of her diabetes status. What's your next step?
Fast Five Quiz: Alcohol Use Facts vs Fiction

Fast Five Quiz January 21, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Hyperkalemia Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz January 19, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021

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Judge Blocks Trump Rule to Limit Health Studies in EPA Regs

Associated Press February 1, 2021

The EPA released one of its last major rollbacks limiting what evidence it will consider about the risks of pollutants in a way that opponents say could cripple future public health regulation.
License Expired? No Problem, Uncle Sam Wants You to Vaccinate

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Top 10 Technology Hazards: Pandemic Plays Key Role

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
US Drug Prices Much Higher Than in Other Nations

WebMD Health News January 29, 2021

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