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Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Start Next Week After UK Approval

News December 2, 2020

UK approval for Pfizer/BioNTech's vaccine described as a "momentous day" in the fight against COVID-19.
Court Rules for Caution in Use of Puberty Blockers in Children with Gender Dysphoria

News December 1, 2020
UK COVID-19 Update: MPs Briefed on NHS Pressures, LAMP Test Accuracy

News December 1, 2020

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ACIP: Health Workers, Long-term Care Residents First for Vaccine

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2020

The recommendation from the CDC's vaccine advisory committee aims to preserve healthcare capacity and reduce illness and death among the most vulnerable.
Hair Loss and Breakouts of 'Maskne'

The Curbsiders November 30, 2020
Are APRNs Paid Enough? Weigh In!

Medscape Nurses November 19, 2020

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Cases Drop 30% in England After Lockdown

WebMD Health News December 2, 2020
UK Authorizes Use of Pfizer COVID Vaccine

WebMD Health News December 2, 2020
As Hospitals Fill With COVID Patients, Medical Reinforcements Are Hard to Find

Kaiser Health News December 2, 2020
Nurses at Two NY Hospitals Strike Over Stalled Contract Talks

Associated Press December 2, 2020
How COVID-19 Highlights the Uncertainty of Medical Testing

Kaiser Health News December 2, 2020
Noninvasive, Low Cost CGM for Type 2 Diabetes Coming in US and EU

Medscape Medical News December 2, 2020
FDA Approves First Agent for PSMA-PET Imaging in Prostate Cancer

FDA Approvals December 2, 2020
New AHA Scientific Statement on Menopause and CVD Risk

Medscape Medical News December 2, 2020

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The Curbsiders

Hair Loss and Breakouts of 'Maskne'

Commentary November 30, 2020

Pearls from The Curbsiders include managing the most common types of hair loss, as well as face mask-related skin blemishes.
How Much Does Marijuana Impair Driving?

Commentary December 1, 2020

A recent study tested how people drive under the influence of marijuana. 'DUI is still DUI,' says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
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How COVID Vaccines Were Developed so Quickly

Expert Interview December 1, 2020
Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2020

Report November 20, 2020

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Medscape One-on-One Eric Topol on Medscape

Case Challenges in Pain and Palliative Care Betty R. Ferrell, PhD, RN

Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses Carolyn Buppert, MSN, JD

Viewpoints Tom G. Bartol, NP

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The Politics of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nursing Economics December 2, 2020
Outcomes of Hospitalized Pregnant Women With COVID-19

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 2, 2020
Optimal Imaging at the Primary Stroke Center

Stroke December 2, 2020
The Significance of COVID-19-associated Myocardial Injury

European Heart Journal December 2, 2020
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Odds of Cholangiocarcinoma

Liver International December 2, 2020
Reticulated Open Cell Foam Dressings During NPWTi-d

Wounds December 2, 2020

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Why Is Serotonin Syndrome on the Rise?

Clinical Case December 2, 2020

Increased use of a growing number of available serotonergic drugs is probably fueling the rise in incidence of serotonin syndrome. Which combinations are particularly risky?
Dyspnea, Fever, and Hemoptysis in a Diabetic Tobacco User

Case Challenge December 2, 2020
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A Newborn Male With a Saclike Lesion

Interactive Quiz November 27, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Measles Key Aspects

Fast Five Quiz November 25, 2020

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Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) 2020 Annual Meeting

Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) 2020 Annual Meeting

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by Diane M. Goodman, APRN, BC, MSN-C, CCRN, CNRN