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UK COVID-19 Update: 'Higher Mortality' With New Variant, R Down, No 'Cash for Compliance'

News January 22, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Former British Cycling Doctor 'Willing to Cross the Line'

News January 22, 2021
Some Junior Doctors 'Out of their Depth' During End of Life Discussions

News January 22, 2021

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CDC: Gap Between Vaccine Doses Could Be 6 Weeks

WebMD Health News January 22, 2021

The CDC has updated its guidance on how long people can wait between the first and second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to up to 6 weeks.
Little Help, Possible Harm of Antidepressants for Pain

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021
What We Know and Don't Know About Virus Variants and Vaccines

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021

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Lifestyle Fallout From Hip Fracture Declines by Year 2

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021
Little Help, Possible Harm of Antidepressants for Pain

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021
Surgical Plating No Better Than Closed Reduction for Distal Radius Fractures

Reuters Health Information January 21, 2021
Trump Pardons a Handful of Physicians on His Way Out

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
7 Ways President Biden Could Now Change Healthcare

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
Racial Disparities in Common Surgeries Persist in the United States

Reuters Health Information January 19, 2021
Has This Fugitive Physician Evaded Justice?; More

Medscape Business of Medicine January 19, 2021
Greater Reductions in Knee OA Pain Seen With Supportive Shoes

Medscape Medical News January 14, 2021

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'Death by 1000 Cuts': Medscape National Physician Burnout & Suicide Report 2021

Report January 22, 2021

Burnout and depression are still serious problems among physicians, especially amid COVID-19. More than 12,000 physicians told us how burnout has affected their relationships, career, and happiness.
My Personal Experience With the Pfizer Vaccine

Commentary January 22, 2021
Rapid COVID Testing Is Not Where It Needs to Be

Commentary January 19, 2021
6 Meds That Can Mess With Your Patient's Sex Life

Commentary January 19, 2021

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Cost and Complications of Single-Level Lumbar Decompression

Spine January 21, 2021
Mobility Status and Exercise Specificity in Older Adults

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews January 21, 2021
Tourniquetless TKA: History, Controversies, and Technique

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons January 18, 2021
Sensitivity of Tests to Diagnose ACL Tears in Obese Patients

Current Orthopaedic Practice January 15, 2021
Spondylolysis Repair With Screws, Rod and Polyester Band

Spine January 14, 2021
Evolution in Surgical Management of Ankle Instability

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons January 13, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Fast Five Quiz January 14, 2021

How much do you know about fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Sudden, Severe Upper Limb Pain and Weakness in a Sleepless Man

Case Challenge December 14, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment

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J&J COVID Vaccine Gets Unique CPT Code Even Before FDA Filing

Medscape Medical News January 22, 2021

The AMA's CPT panel readies for potential introduction of a third COVID-19 vaccine for the US, with J&J awaiting phase 3 results for its product.
Biden Signs 10 New Orders to Help Fight COVID-19

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
Trump Pardons a Handful of Physicians on His Way Out

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021
7 Ways President Biden Could Now Change Healthcare

Medscape Medical News January 21, 2021

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