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UK COVID-19 Update: NICE VITT Guidance, Cancelled Cancer Ops, General Practice 'SOS'

News July 29, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
New NICE Guidelines on Post-COVID Vaccine Blood Clots

News July 29, 2021
NHS Return for Olympic Rower Polly Swann After Tokyo Games

News July 29, 2021

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Pfizer Vaccine Protection Wanes After 6 Months: Study

Medscape Medical News July 28, 2021

Following reports that antibody levels can wane after a second dose of the Pfizer mRNA come more encouraging data regarding a third dose.
AAIC 2021

'Staggering' Increase in Global Dementia Cases Predicted by 2050

Medscape Medical News July 28, 2021
Young Docs Who Want to Work Less Must Expect to Earn Less

Medscape Med Students July 28, 2021

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One Third of Knee Arthroscopies Are Potentially Low-Value Care

Medscape Medical News July 28, 2021
Are You at Legal Risk for Speaking at Conferences?

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021
Mayo, Cleveland Clinics Top Latest US News Hospital Rankings

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021
Most Orthopedic Joint Surgery Lacks Scientific Justification

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2021
83% of US Athletes at Tokyo Games Fully Vaccinated

WebMD Health News July 23, 2021
She's Not Just an Olympian. She's a Mom

WebMD Health News July 23, 2021
Minorities Less Likely to Receive Specialist Care

Reuters Health Information July 21, 2021
Abelacimab Prevents VTE and Bleeding Risk in Knee Replacement

Medscape Medical News July 19, 2021

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3 Powerful Lessons Simon Biles Taught the World

Blog July 29, 2021

Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics, proving that mental health should be the real goal.
25 Best Vacation Ideas for Doctors: Popular Spots or Away From the Crowds?

Slideshow July 21, 2021
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How Often Should You Check Bone Mineral Density?

Commentary July 21, 2021
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Olympics: Sports Medicine Docs Discuss Vaccines, Logistics

Commentary July 21, 2021

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The Cost of Robot-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons July 28, 2021
Threshold for Complication Risk After Spinal Surgery

Spine July 26, 2021
Characteristics of IgG4-Related Disease Across Age Groups

Rheumatology July 23, 2021
The Effects of CBD Oil on Measures of Muscle Damage in Men

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise July 23, 2021
The Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews July 21, 2021
Anticoagulation in Elective Spine Cases

Spine July 19, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Ankylosing Spondylitis Management

Fast Five Quiz May 27, 2021

How much do you know about the management of ankylosing spondylitis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Psoriatic Arthritis Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz May 20, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Fast Five Quiz May 18, 2021
Patient Simulation: A 63-Year-Old Woman With Lung Cancer and New-Onset Hip Pain

Patient Simulation April 12, 2021

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3 Powerful Lessons Simon Biles Taught the World

Medscape Blogs July 29, 2021

Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics, proving that mental health should be the real goal.
A Case for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination in College Students

Medscape Blogs July 29, 2021
Physician Stress Having Effect on Patients, Future Docs: Survey

Medscape Medical News July 29, 2021
Billboard Therapy: Doctoring vs the Dollar

Medscape Blogs July 29, 2021

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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2021 Annual Meeting

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2021 Annual Meeting

June 01 - 04, 2021 Virtual