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Macrolide Antibiotics in Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects

News February 21, 2020

Clinicians should be cautious when prescribing macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy, especially the first trimester, due to an increased risk of major malformations, although the absolute risk is small, suggests UK study.
Has NICE Got It Wrong on Acute Coronary Syndromes?

Commentary February 21, 2020
GPs Remain Opposed to Assisted Dying

News February 21, 2020

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FDA OKs First Once-Daily IV COX-2 Preferential NSAID for Pain

FDA Approvals February 21, 2020
Endocrine Society Advises on Use of Romosozumab for Osteoporosis

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Upping Opioid Dose May Not Be Helpful in Chronic Pain

Reuters Health Information February 20, 2020
GUILD 2020

Osteoporosis, Fracture Risk Higher in Patients With IBD

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2020
Iscalimab Promising for Sjogren's Syndrome

Reuters Health Information February 19, 2020
Why UK Physicians Are Now Getting Sued More

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2020
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'Momentous' USMLE Change: New Pass/Fail Format Stuns Medicine

Medscape Medical News February 14, 2020
Study Shows No Benefit for Plasma Exchange in ANCA Vasculitis

Reuters Health Information February 13, 2020

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Debates in Gout Management

Journal Article February 13, 2020

This review provides an update on the most current research that may impact gout management.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain

Journal Article February 19, 2020

Spinal cord stimulation is an option for the management of chronic neuropathic pain, but is the pain relief obtained the result of a placebo effect?
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

The Prevention of Infections in Older Adults: Vaccination

Journal Article February 18, 2020
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Osteoporosis and Implant-Related Complications After TSA

Journal Article February 17, 2020

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A 40-Year-Old Man With Dizziness, Confusion, and Neuropathy

Case Challenge January 21, 2020

A 40-year-old man is referred for neurologic evaluation after presenting with peripheral neuropathy. He also reports dizziness associated with a 'daydreaming' feeling. What's the diagnosis?
Dyspnea and Night Sweats in a 46-Year-Old Man

Clinical Case January 15, 2020
Hospital for Special Surgery

Nightly Fever, Swollen Lymph Nodes, and Rash in a 3-Year-Old

Case Challenge December 16, 2019
A 44-Year-Old With a Headache, Photophobia, and Phonophobia

Case Challenge November 13, 2019

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It's Not Just Hospitals That Sue Patients Who Can't Pay

Kaiser Health News February 21, 2020

Until very recently, the separate company that runs the emergency department at Nashville General Hospital in Tennessee was continuing to haul patients who couldn't pay medical bills into court.
Feds Sue Yale Hospital for Age Discrimination of Older Clinicians

Medscape Medical News February 21, 2020
Clinicians' Challenge: 'Bring Climate Change to the Bedside'

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2020
Why UK Physicians Are Now Getting Sued More

Medscape Medical News February 19, 2020

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