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Prescribe for Family, Friends, or Colleagues? Why Not?

Medscape Nurses April 23, 2018

A healthcare attorney answers a common question: Is it a good idea to write prescriptions for family, friends, or colleagues?
T2D Diagnosis at Younger Age: 'Scary Stuff'

Medscape Family Medicine April 23, 2018
This Medical Bill Can't Be Right, Can It?

Medscape Nurses April 12, 2018

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Prescribe for Family, Friends, or Colleagues? Why Not?

Ask the Expert April 23, 2018

A healthcare attorney answers a common question: Is it a good idea to write prescriptions for family, friends, or colleagues?
Paid Leave: Good for Health, Good for Business

Article April 17, 2018

The evidence finds that generous parental, medical, and family leave policies are economically feasible and beneficial. So why does the United States fail to ensure paid leave for all of its workers?
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Commentary April 16, 2018
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Perspective on the Clinical Meaningfulness of IBD Trials

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics April 26, 2018
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Wounds April 26, 2018
Mindfulness and Spiritual Care Practice of Palliative Nurses

Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing April 26, 2018
ACC/AHA Hypertension Guideline: What Is New? What Do We Do?

American Family Physician April 26, 2018
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Arthritis Research & Therapy April 25, 2018
Medicaid Expansion and Infant Mortality in the United States

American Journal of Public Health April 25, 2018

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