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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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UK Variant Spreading in the US as COVID Mutations Raise Stakes

Medscape Medical News January 26, 2021

The United Kingdom's B117 variant is circulating in at least 24 states, and British mortality data and advanced genomic-sequencing efforts offer key insights as cases rise.
Preconception Low-Dose Aspirin Lowers Risk of Repeat Pregnancy Loss

Reuters Health Information January 26, 2021
Deaths in Elderly After COVID-19 Vaccine: Warning or False Alarm?

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021

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'Category 5' COVID Hurricane Approaches, Expert Says

WebMD Health News February 1, 2021
UK Detects South African Coronavirus Variant in People With No Travel Links

Reuters Health Information February 1, 2021
Are Conservative Policies Shortening American Lives?

ProPublica February 1, 2021
Cannabis Tied to Self-Harm, Death in Youth With Mood Disorders

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
Herd Immunity in Sight for India's Capitol?

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
Afternoon Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Older Adults

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
Aspirin Linked to Reduced Bladder, Breast Cancer Mortality

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
FDA Okays IM Administration for Peginterferon Beta-1a in MS

FDA Approvals February 1, 2021

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COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Finally, Some Hard Data

Commentary January 20, 2021

COVID-19 has shown significant effects in pregnancy, and those risks must be taken into account when considering whether to advise vaccination for pregnant women, says Dr F. Perry Wilson.
What If a Colleague Refuses the COVID Vaccine?

Commentary January 26, 2021

Dr Alok Patel discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and considerations around making it mandatory for healthcare professionals.
'Will the Vaccine Alter My Genes?' -- and Other Patient FAQs

Commentary January 21, 2021
6 Meds That Can Mess With Your Patient's Sex Life

Commentary January 19, 2021

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Telemedicine HCV Treatment in DOC Results in High SVR

Journal of Viral Hepatitis February 1, 2021
T3/T4 Ratio and Outcome to Biologics in Elderly IBD Patients

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics February 1, 2021
The Cardiovascular Benefit of Lp(a) Reduction: Not There Yet

European Heart Journal February 1, 2021
Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting With Stair Climbing Exercises

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise February 1, 2021
Characterization of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report January 29, 2021
A Revolution in Omega-3 Fatty Acid Research

Journal of the American College of Cardiology January 29, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Adults

Fast Five Quiz February 1, 2021

How familiar are you with spinal muscular atrophy in adults? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
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