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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
Fauci Sees 'Wake-Up Call' in Emergence of New Virus Variants

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
License Expired? No Problem, Uncle Sam Wants You to Vaccinate

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
J&J Vaccine 85% Efficacious Against Severe COVID Globally

Medscape Medical News January 29, 2021
New COPD Mortality Risk Model Includes Imaging-Derived Variables

Medscape Medical News January 28, 2021
CDC Panel: No COVID-19 Vaccines Safety Surprises

WebMD Health News January 27, 2021
Two Doctors Dead, One by Suicide, in Texas Medical Office Standoff

Medscape Medical News January 27, 2021
Plitidepsin Could Treat COVID-19, Preclinical Data Suggest

Medscape Medical News January 27, 2021

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Are Patients With COPD More Vulnerable to COVID-19?

Viewpoint January 28, 2021

Dr Aaron Holley reviews a recently released a report on COVID-19 and COPD and whether therapies should be altered.
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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.
The First 30 Minutes: Anaphylaxis After COVID Vaccination

Commentary January 27, 2021
What If a Colleague Refuses the COVID Vaccine?

Commentary January 26, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Management

Fast Five Quiz January 25, 2021

Although there is no definitive cure for SMA, interventions are available to slow disease progression and ease symptoms. Are you familiar with the current treatment recommendations for SMA?
ECG Challenge: Did COPD Cause This Man's Irregular Heart Rate?

Clinical Case January 25, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis

Fast Five Quiz January 22, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Fast Five Quiz January 22, 2021

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October 21-25, 2020 Virtual
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October 18-21, 2020 VIRTUAL
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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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