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Low-Dose Atropine Improves Myopia in Children

News June 1, 2023

A low-dose, preservative-free formulation of atropine led to less nearsightedness in children over a 3-year period, a new randomized controlled trial found.
Posluma Approved for PET Imaging in Prostate Cancer

News Alert May 31, 2023
Machine-Based Opioid Dispensing Reduced Drug-Related Harms

News May 30, 2023

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MDs With Chronic Illness Live in a Different Medical World

Medscape Medical News June 2, 2023

Physicians with chronic illnesses face unique professional challenges, including resistance from other physicians when they seek treatment. But they also have a much richer understanding of their own patients.
Novel Intervention Helps Pain Patients Discontinue Opioids

Medscape Medical News June 2, 2023
Canada to Require Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes

WebMD Health News June 2, 2023

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Tunisia's Finances Leave Sick Struggling to Find Medicine

Reuters Health Information June 2, 2023
Low-Dose Atropine Improves Myopia in Children

Medscape Medical News June 1, 2023
Cornea Donation Rules May Ease for Gay, Bisexual Men

Medscape Medical News May 26, 2023
States Move To Curb Prior Authorization Requirements

Medscape Medical News May 26, 2023
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FDA Approves Yuflyma as Ninth Adalimumab Biosimilar

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2023
Doc Accused of Impairment Wins $3.7M for Unproven Complaint

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2023
The Weird World of Hydrogels: How They'll Change Healthcare

WebMD Health News May 24, 2023
Oculis' Eye Drug Meets Main Goal in Study

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2023

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Medscape Physician Assistant Compensation Report 2023

Report June 2, 2023

Which specialties earn the most, and which physicians work the longest hours? Our 2023 Physician Compensation Report tells what's happening with doctors' income.
COVID Boosters Effective, but Not for Long

Commentary May 30, 2023
Medscape Ophthalmologist Compensation Report 2023

Report May 24, 2023
Ketamine, Pain, and Depression: A Special Connection

Commentary May 24, 2023

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Neck Swelling and Painless Jaundice in a 72-Year-Old Man

Case Challenge June 1, 2023

A 72-year-old retired engineer presents with neck swelling and painless jaundice. Over the past 9 months, he's had a decreased appetite and has lost 12 lb. What's causing his symptoms?
Fast Five Quiz: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz May 2, 2023
Fast Five Quiz: Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection

Fast Five Quiz April 14, 2023
Fast Five Quiz: Management of Inherited Retinal Diseases

Fast Five Quiz March 31, 2023

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Impact of Glucose Time Series Complexity on Mortality in T2D

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism May 16, 2023
US for Diagnosing Gout and CPPD in Acute Mono/Oligoarthritis

Rheumatology May 12, 2023
Antibiotic Resistance in Dermatology: Mechanisms of Resistance

Skin Therapy Letter May 1, 2023
Retinal Microvasculature: A Potential Window Into HF Prevention

JACC: Heart Failure March 31, 2023
Bilateral Endogenous Bacterial Endophthalmitis

ePlasty March 16, 2023
Acne Scars: An Update on Management

Skin Therapy Letter March 1, 2023

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ARVO 2023

April 23-27, 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana
AAO 2022

September 30-October 03,2022 Chicago, Illinois and Virtual
ASRS 2022

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Addressing Social Needs in Primary Care Not Federally Funded

MDedge News June 2, 2023

The researchers looked at key social needs areas and found major gaps between what interventions cost and what's covered by federal payers.
7 Tactics to Reduce EHR Tasks and Save Time

Medscape Medical News June 2, 2023
CMS to Cover Alzheimer's Drugs After Traditional FDA Okay

Medscape Medical News June 1, 2023
Urologists Pay Soars: $45k Increase to $506k in 2022

Medscape Medical News June 1, 2023

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