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UK COVID-19 Update: PPE Calls Rejected, Vitamin D Survey

News January 15, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Brazil SARS-CoV-2 Variant Found in UK 'Not One of Concern'

News January 15, 2021
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Low Back Pain Guidance

Interactive Quiz January 15, 2021

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ED Doc Fired for COVID Tweets Talks to Biden, Returns to Job

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021

Since Cleavon Gilman, MD, lost his job for sharing concerns about the pandemic, he has talked with President-elect Joe Biden, got an offer from Oprah Winfrey, and was rehired by the hospital that fired him.
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Greater Reductions in Knee OA Pain Seen With Supportive Shoes

Medscape Medical News January 14, 2021
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FDA Clears First Rapid Handheld Blood Test for Concussion

FDA Approvals January 14, 2021
Could an Osteoporosis Drug Reduce Need for Hip Revision Surgery?

Medscape Medical News January 14, 2021
Arthritis Drugs 'Impressive' for Severe COVID but Not 'Magic Cure'

Medscape Medical News January 14, 2021
Should People Be Paid to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Medscape Medical News January 12, 2021
Going Big: US Dispensing Shots at Stadiums and Fairgrounds

Associated Press January 12, 2021
State-by-State Guide to COVID Vaccine Information

WebMD Health News January 12, 2021
College Football Players May Underestimate Their Risks of Concussion or Injury

Reuters Health Information January 11, 2021

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Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

Report January 15, 2021

More than 12,000 physicians in various specialties told Medscape about their lives before and during the global pandemic.
How Does the COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Affect Physician Payments?

Commentary January 12, 2021
How is Diarrhea Like Heavy Metal Music? 10 Medical Analogy Cartoons

Slideshow January 8, 2021
Rheumatologist Shortage Threatens Arthritis Care

Commentary January 5, 2021

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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
Complications and Revision Risk After Robot-Assisted Fusion

Spine January 7, 2021
Phenotypes of Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Pain January 5, 2021
Pain Sensitivity in Young Adults With JIA

Arthritis Research & Therapy January 4, 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

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Fast Five Quiz: Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment

Fast Five Quiz December 10, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Osteoporosis Hip Fracture Risk Factors

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Biden Unveils National 5-Point COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021

The President-elect aims to set up 100 mass vaccination clinics by late February and use FEMA to mobilize thousands of workers to give vaccines.
New Trump Administration Policies for FDA Under Fire

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021
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Smart Contact Lens Targets Vision Improvement

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HHS Will Drop Buprenorphine Waiver Rule for Most Physicians

Medscape Medical News January 15, 2021

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