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Referral Rejection Leads to Two-Tier Health System, Say GPs

News December 3, 2021

Letter to the government health secretary spells out that GPs are seeing record numbers of referral rejections, bouncing patients back to primary care and requiring management outside of GMC guidance.
Nurses Back Industrial Action Over 3% Pay Award

News December 3, 2021
NHS Scotland Adopts Transparent Face Masks

News December 3, 2021

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Feds Go on Offense Ahead of Potential Omicron Spread in US

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

The White House COVID-19 Response Team announced steps to fortify public health protection before onset of winter and the potential increasing circulation of Omicron.
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WebMD December 3, 2021
GERD Guideline Addresses Increased Scrutiny of PPI Therapy

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

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SGLT2 Inhibitor Use Tied to Fewer Atrial Arrhythmias

Medscape Medical News December 2, 2021
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Medscape Medical News December 2, 2021
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Be Cautious With HBV Drug Withdrawal

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2021
Novel Agent May Be Game-Changer in Rare Genetic Disease

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Wearable Fitness Trackers Could Detect COVID Before You Do

WebMD Health News November 30, 2021
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Remote Non-Physician Care Helps BP, LDL Control

Medscape Medical News November 29, 2021
Cystitis Drug Again Tied to Increased Risk of Maculopathy

Reuters Health Information November 29, 2021

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Will Drinking More Water Keep Kidney Disease Away?

Viewpoint August 17, 2021

For years, doctors have been recommending drinking more water to their patients. Should they be?
How a Low-Protein Diet Can Delay Dialysis

Commentary November 5, 2021

The low-protein PLADO diet can boost the effects of medications and help preserve renal function.
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Opioid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency for the Hospitalist

Commentary October 27, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Hyperkalemia

Fast Five Quiz December 3, 2021

Hyperkalemia can be difficult to diagnose and requires close consideration in at-risk patients. Are you prepared to confront hyperkalemia? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Heart Failure Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz December 2, 2021
ECG Challenge: In the ED With Palpitations, Shortness of Breath

Clinical Case November 30, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Toxic Plants

Fast Five Quiz November 23, 2021

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S.C. Nurse Charged With Producing Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

Director of nursing services at rehab center created fake cards, lied to federal investigators, according to indictment.
It Feels Like COVID Is Closing In

Medscape Psychiatry December 3, 2021
COVID-19 and the Immunocompromised Physician

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021
APRN Salary Continued to Increase During Pandemic: Survey

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021

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