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New Topicals for Excessive Sweating Are in Sight

News August 6, 2020

'What's surprising is that more than 50% of patients do not receive appropriate treatment, very likely due to lack of awareness or embarrassment,' explained one dermatologist at the AAD annual meeting.
FDA Approves Belantamab in R/R Multiple Myeloma

News Alert August 6, 2020
Cardio Risk Increases With Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

News August 3, 2020

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Real-World Efficacy of Gliclazide Modified Release vs Sitagliptin in Uncontrolled T2D

Clinical Summary August 13, 2020

Gliclazide modified release (MR) as second-line type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment after optimal metformin monotherapy is more effective than sitagliptin in reducing glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), with similar durability and persistence and numerically higher but with low rates of hypoglycaemia, according to a retrospective, real-world study.
Diagnosis of Autism in Transgender and Gender-diverse Adults

News August 13, 2020
UK COVID-19 Update: 1 in 6 Maternity Staff Seropositive

News August 12, 2020

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AI Could Help Track Response to Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema

Reuters Health Information August 10, 2020

Artificial intelligence analysis of imaging data could help monitor treatment response in patients with diabetic macular edema undergoing treatment with anti-VEGF, a new study shows.
6 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians Looking to Switch

Medscape Business of Medicine August 5, 2020
ASRS 2020

Ophthalmologists Called to Catch Cancers Earlier

Medscape Medical News July 17, 2020

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Multifocal Contact Lenses With High Add Power Help Slow Myopia Progression

Reuters Health Information August 12, 2020
Botulinum Toxin Linked to Antidepressant Effects

Medscape Medical News August 12, 2020
Comparison of Mask Types Finds Key Differences in Filtration

Medscape Medical News August 11, 2020
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Holds Promise in Periocular Cancer

Reuters Health Information August 5, 2020
Medicare Sticks With E/M Pay Plan Over Some Objections

Medscape Medical News August 4, 2020
ASRS 2020

Cardio Risk Increases With Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2020
Docs Share a Laugh in a Twitter Comedy Free-for-All

Medscape Medical News July 31, 2020
Which HCPs Are Most Likely to Get COVID Vaccine?

Medscape Medical News July 31, 2020

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6 Nonclinical Careers for Physicians Looking to Switch

Commentary August 5, 2020

Many physicians are considering a career change but still want to put their medical knowledge and training to use. This MD offers some suggestions.
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Malpractice Case: Follow Through on Your First Suspicions

Article August 10, 2020

Medicine is full of mysteries, but acting diligently until a solution is reached is critical.
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The Dangers of an Unwitnessed Pandemic

Commentary July 31, 2020
Med Students and Doctors Shouldn't Sell Advice

Commentary July 29, 2020

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Fast Five Quiz: Multiple Sclerosis Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz July 30, 2020

How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of MS? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Fall Allergies

Fast Five Quiz July 6, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Ankylosing Spondylitis Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz July 2, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Ankylosing Spondylitis Management

Fast Five Quiz June 29, 2020

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Novel Pharmaceutical Developments for Atopic Dermatitis

Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology July 16, 2020
MRI T1 Mapping Predict Diplopia in Graves' Ophthalmopathy

Clinical Endocrinology July 14, 2020
Eye Comfort and Reconstruction of an Upper Eyelid Defect

ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery July 1, 2020
The Risk of Uveitis in JIA Patients Receiving Etanercept

Rheumatology June 19, 2020
Comparing 2 Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Programs

Preventing Chronic Disease June 15, 2020
The Retina Revolution: Targeted Therapies and AI

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology May 22, 2020

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ASRS 2020

July 24-28, 2020 Seattle, Washington
ARVO 2020

May 3-7, 2020 Baltimore, Maryland
AAO 2019

October 12-15, 2019 San Francisco, California

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PCPs Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption

Kaiser Health News August 12, 2020

Physicians and health policy experts say the pandemic is accelerating efforts to restructure primary care and put it on a firmer financial footing.
Election 2020: What Exactly Is Joe Biden's Healthcare Plan?

Medscape Medical News August 12, 2020
Only 40% of Residents Said Training Prepped Them for COVID-19

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2020
Cancer Researcher Hit With 10-Year Ban on Federal US Funding

Medscape Medical News August 10, 2020

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American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2020 Annual Meeting

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July 24 - 28, 2020 Seattle, Washington

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