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'UroLeak 2020' Gave Early Look at Urology Match Results
Some medical students accessed their Urology Match Day results before the official release.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020
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European Marketing of Picato Suspended While Skin Cancer Risk Reviewed
While the drug is still available in the US, the FDA says it is 'gathering data and information to investigate the safety concern related to Picato.'
News Alerts, January 17, 2020
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Pharmacy Chains Sue Ohio Physicians Over Opioid Prescribing
The suit is in response to litigation against pharmacies by Ohio counties; individual physicians not named in the action.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020
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EU Panel Confirms 4-Week Limit on High-Strength Estradiol Creams
The decision marks the third time the European Medicines Agency's safety committee has issued the controversial recommendation.
News Alerts, January 17, 2020
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CDC to Screen for Novel Coronavirus at Three US Airports
Symptom-based health screening of passengers entering the US on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China, will be conducted in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020
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Major Heart Organizations Now Led by Women
A growing number of female cardiologists are leading major heart organizations in 2020 in a field still largely dominated by men.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020
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Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns May Not Be Sterile, FDA Warns
Facilities should immediately stop using Level 3 surgical gowns made by Cardinal Health, and PreSource procedural packs that contain the gowns, because of sterility concerns.
News Alerts, January 17, 2020
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Despite Dangers, Docs Continue to Co-Prescribe Benzos, Opioids
Despite well-known dangers and recommendations to the contrary, benzodiazepines and opioids are still commonly co-prescribed.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020
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FDA Panel Split on Approval of Non-Opioid for Surgical Pain
A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel was split on recommending approval of bupivacaine to control post-surgical pain.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020
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Magnesium Disorders Up Hypocalcemia Risk After Thyroidectomy
Hypocalcemia occurred in nearly 20% of patients following thyroidectomy in the large study, however, most cases resolved at 1 year.
Medscape Medical News, January 17, 2020