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Doctor Denies Profits Drove HIFU Cancer Referrals

News April 9, 2021

A doctor denied wanting to make money when he referred cancer patients for treatment on a machine he co-owned, a medical tribunal heard.
Prince Philip Dies at 99

News April 9, 2021
Government Urged to Deliver on Scrapping GMC's Power to Appeal Against MPTS Decisions

News April 9, 2021

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US Finally Hits Its Stride With COVID-19 Vaccination Rollouts

Medscape Medical News April 8, 2021

Nation hits new record with 4.1 million people vaccinated in single day. But far fewer Blacks, Hispanics have gotten vaccine doses.
Why Employee COVID Vaccination Mandates May Not Be Legal

Medscape Medical News April 8, 2021
COVID-19: 60 Seconds That Could Save Your Life

WebMD April 1, 2021

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CDC Declares Racism a Serious Public Health Threat

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021
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FDA Approves First AI Device to Detect Colon Lesions

FDA Approvals April 9, 2021
Study IDs Most Common Lingering Symptoms 8 Months After Mild COVID

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021
Several Vaccine Sites Pause Johnson & Johnson Shot After Adverse Reactions

WebMD Health News April 9, 2021
French Health Body to Say mRNA Vaccine Should Be Used as Second Dose After AstraZeneca

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2021
Lack of Oxygen From Police Restraint Killed Floyd, Doctor Testifies at Chauvin Murder Trial

Reuters Health Information April 9, 2021
Pfizer Asks FDA to Extend Use of COVID Vaccine to Ages 12–15

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021
Parity Whether Anticoagulation Is Halted or Not for Unplanned Cath

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021

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COVID-19: 60 Seconds That Could Save Your Life

Expert Interview April 1, 2021

WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, outlines three reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Key to Reopening Schools -- and Keeping Them Open

Commentary March 17, 2021

Schools can open safely -- and avoid re-closing -- but only if they don't rely on the wrong SARS-CoV-2 screening test, argues Dr Sean Lucan.
Does Osteopathic Manipulation Relieve Low Back Pain?

Commentary March 17, 2021
Heroes: Nurses' Sacrifice in the Age of COVID-19

Commentary March 4, 2021

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

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

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Disparities in Prevalence of Stress, Worry During COVID-19

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report April 9, 2021
Neutropenia in Patients With Hyperthyroidism

Clinical Endocrinology April 9, 2021
Peripheral Lymphocyte Counts and Mortality Risk in COVID-19

BMC Pulmonary Medicine April 9, 2021
Developing a Model for Predicting the 4-Year Risk of Knee OA

Arthritis Research & Therapy April 9, 2021
Androgens and Heart Failure: New Observations

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism April 9, 2021
HCV Antivirals Associated With Reduced Risk of CVD Events

Journal of Viral Hepatitis April 9, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)

Fast Five Quiz April 9, 2021

Intake of omega-3 fatty acids is often encouraged by clinicians; however, confusion and misinformation are common. Do you know key clinical aspects and recommendations? Take this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Hyperkalemia Management

Fast Five Quiz April 9, 2021
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Fast Five Quiz April 7, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Fabry Disease Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz April 6, 2021

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