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UK COVID-19 Update: PPE Calls Rejected, Vitamin D Survey

News January 15, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Brazil SARS-CoV-2 Variant Found in UK 'Not One of Concern'

News January 15, 2021
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Low Back Pain Guidance

Interactive Quiz January 15, 2021

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Featured Nurses News & Perspectives

Independent NPs: What's the Evidence?

Medscape Medical News January 11, 2021

As more states change scope-of-practice laws to allow nurse practitioners to practice independently, what does the evidence on health outcomes show?
State-by-State Guide to COVID Vaccine Information

WebMD Health News January 12, 2021
Over Half of COVID Transmission May Occur via Asymptomatic People

Medscape Medical News January 7, 2021

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Biden Unveils National 5-Point COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021
More Transmissible Variant Could Dominate by March, CDC Warns

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021
New Trump Administration Policies for FDA Under Fire

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021
Billions of Years Old, Lithium Still Has a Promising Future

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021
More Adults Aged 40-59 Have Polyps Greater Than 9mm on Colonoscopy

Reuters Health Information January 15, 2021
Nanoparticle Platform Delivers Drugs Across Blood-Brain-Barrier in Mice

Reuters Health Information January 15, 2021
Development Mutations May Be Present in Only One of Monozygotic Twins

Reuters Health Information January 15, 2021
Neurodevelopmental Deficits in Children With Single-Ventricle Physiology Change With Age

Reuters Health Information January 15, 2021

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COVIDLAND: A Film About Survival and Hope in the ICU

Commentary January 7, 2021

"The people that survive this keep giving me hope." A critical care physician allows a filmmaker to shadow her in the COVID ward of the ICU. Watch now.
Contemplating Retirement During COVID-19

Commentary January 5, 2021

Dr Andrew Wilner navigates the tension between his commitment as a physician and the safety of he and his family.
Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2020

Report December 24, 2020
How to Stop Young Black Men From Dying of Colorectal Cancer

Expert Interview December 18, 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

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Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Pregnancy Status

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report January 15, 2021
Characterization of Myocardial Injury in Patients With COVID-19

Journal of the American College of Cardiology January 15, 2021
Quadruple-Negative Breast Cancer: Novel Implications

Breast Cancer Research January 15, 2021
Hallucinations in Older Adults: A Practical Review

Schizophrenia Bulletin January 15, 2021
Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction During Pregnancy

Clinical Endocrinology January 15, 2021
Sensitivity of Tests to Diagnose ACL Tears in Obese Patients

Current Orthopaedic Practice January 15, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021

Although a cure for SMA has yet to be discovered, interventions may improve quality of life and slow disease progression. How familiar are you with SMA? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021

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