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UK COVID-19 Update: South African Variant Found in England with No Travel Links

News February 1, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
London Team Identifies New Prognostic Biomarker for Ovarian Cancer

News February 1, 2021
Oncologist Accused of Giving 'Inappropriate' Immunotherapy to Hospice Patient

News January 29, 2021

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Oily Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes in Largest Study to Date

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021

People who reported eating at least one oily fish meal weekly had about a 20% lower incidence of type 2 diabetes compared with never-eaters. Fish-oil supplements may work too.
Biden Nixes Buprenorphine Waiver, Docs Disappointed

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Found in 30% of All Women

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021

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Tough Pain Relief Choices in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Top 10 Technology Hazards: Pandemic Plays Key Role

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
COVID-19 Can Spread in Less Than 15 Min, Joint CDC-NFL Study Says

WebMD Health News January 27, 2021
Some Athletes Will Resist COVID-19 Vaccination, Says USOPC Medical Chief

Reuters Health Information January 27, 2021
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USMLE Stuns Again: Clinical Skills Test Permanently Ended

Medscape Medical News January 26, 2021
Drug-Impaired Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Medscape Medical News January 26, 2021
WHO, Asked About COVID-19 Shots for Olympic Athletes, Says Health Workers Are Top Priority

Reuters Health Information January 26, 2021
Little Evidence of Benefit With Short-Term Weight Loss Before Knee Replacement

Reuters Health Information January 25, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccination Raises Ethical Questions

Expert Interview January 28, 2021

WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Arthur Caplan about the ethics surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations, including vaccine prioritization and workplace mandates.
What If a Colleague Refuses the COVID Vaccine?

Commentary January 26, 2021
'Death by 1000 Cuts': Medscape National Physician Burnout & Suicide Report 2021

Report January 22, 2021
My Personal Experience With the Pfizer Vaccine

Commentary January 22, 2021

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Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting With Stair Climbing Exercises

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise February 1, 2021
Sports-Related Cervical Fractures and Spinal Cord Injury

Spine January 28, 2021
14-3-3n Protein: Promising Marker in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Laboratory Medicine January 27, 2021
Acromegalic Arthropathy Progression in Controlled Acromegaly

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism January 26, 2021
Impact of Arthritis Therapies on SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Arthritis Research & Therapy January 26, 2021
Functional Impact Training for Breast Cancer Survivors

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise January 25, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Adults

Fast Five Quiz February 1, 2021

How familiar are you with spinal muscular atrophy in adults? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Management

Fast Five Quiz January 25, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021
Sudden, Severe Upper Limb Pain and Weakness in a Sleepless Man

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Judge Blocks Trump Rule to Limit Health Studies in EPA Regs

Associated Press February 1, 2021

The EPA released one of its last major rollbacks limiting what evidence it will consider about the risks of pollutants in a way that opponents say could cripple future public health regulation.
License Expired? No Problem, Uncle Sam Wants You to Vaccinate

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
Top 10 Technology Hazards: Pandemic Plays Key Role

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
US Drug Prices Much Higher Than in Other Nations

WebMD Health News January 29, 2021

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