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Winter Pressure on Intensive Care Units as Flu Rates Rise

News January 21, 2019

Rates of influenza are increasing but this year's vaccine seems to be well-matched for the strains in circulation.
Spending Watchdog Warns on Future NHS Sustainability

News January 18, 2019
NICE Decision Could Increase Liver Transplants

News January 18, 2019

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Strangulation Victims: A Forensic Approach

Medscape Emergency Medicine January 11, 2019

The initial exam of a strangulation victim is critical, but it doesn't end there -- this type of assault often has delayed effects.
Planned Parenthood's Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight

Medscape Ob/Gyn January 17, 2019
The Latest Dirt on Hospital Cleanliness

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) January 15, 2019

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Another Drug Company Recalls Tainted Sartan Products

News Alerts January 21, 2019
Microbiome Analysis Powers Insights to Improve Sleep

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2019
Diabetes Alert Dogs Perform Better Than Previously Thought

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2019
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FDA OKs ECG Feature on Verily Study Watch for Research

FDA Approvals January 21, 2019
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MMP9 Inhibitor Added to Chemo in Gastric/GEJ Cancer

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2019
Intermittent Fasting Plus Lower-Calorie Diet May Be Best

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2019
GICS 2019

New Standard of Care in PD-L1+ Esophageal Cancer?

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2019
Australia's Aged Care Sector Braces for Powerful Inquiry

Reuters Health Information January 19, 2019

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Planned Parenthood's Leana Wen: Ready for a Good Fight

Article January 17, 2019

The newly appointed president of Planned Parenthood girds up for yet another showdown with the Trump Administration.
What Is Diabetes Distress?

Commentary January 7, 2019

Drs Jay Shubrook and William Polonsky discuss tips for identifying and mitigating diabetes distress in your patients.
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Surgical Glove Perforations: A Surprising Number Go Unnoticed

Commentary January 4, 2019
Voice Your Opinion: APRN Compensation Report, 2018

Commentary November 28, 2018

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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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Journal Articles View All

Sonographic Volume Assessment in Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Journal of the Endocrine Society January 21, 2019
Afamelanotide in the Treatment of Dermatologic Disease

Skin Therapy Letter January 21, 2019
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations and Colorectal Cancer Risk

Journal of the National Cancer Institute January 21, 2019
Topical Photodynamic Therapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma

The British Journal of Dermatology January 21, 2019
People Living With HIV Experience Greater Age Advancement

AIDS January 21, 2019
Update on Testosterone Therapy for Male Hypogonadism

Clinical Endocrinology January 21, 2019

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