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Tavistock Appeal: Puberty Blockers Give 'Children Time to Choose'

News June 23, 2021

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, challenging a ruling over the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children, has told a court the treatment reduces distress and gives them time to 'consider options'.
UK COVID-19 Update: Delta Plus Variant, Health Trust Leaders Fear Winter Pressure

News June 23, 2021
Researchers Identify Why COVID-19 Patients Develop Life-Threatening Clots

News June 23, 2021

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Happy Birthday! I Got You COVID

Medscape June 23, 2021

Birthday parties may be the key to studying how small gatherings affect the spread of COVID.
Does Vitamin D Deficiency Play a Role in Opioid Addiction?

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
Bathroom Blues: Inexpensive Dye Tracks Digestive Transit Time

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021

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EAN 2021

Noted Ability of Mozart's Music to Reduce Seizures Explained?

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
Almost 17 Million Undiagnosed Cases Added to Early COVID-19 Tally

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
Controversial Approval Puts Lack of Permanent FDA Chief in Spotlight

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
Diaphragmatic Endometriosis Diagnosed Years After Symptom Onset

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
Students Sue University Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

WebMD Health News June 23, 2021
Sotagliflozin Use in Diabetes Tied to Survival After Discharge

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
FDA Leader Explains Rationale Leading to Alzheimer Drug Approval

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
Hospital Workers Fired, Resign Over Vaccine Policy

WebMD Health News June 23, 2021

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Discontinuing Metformin: The Crowdsourced View

Article June 23, 2021

Readers were divided on the decision to stop an elderly woman's metformin and reduce her pill burden.
Shame in Medical Training, and Owning Our Stories

Blog June 23, 2021
You're in 19th Grade: Time to Choose the Rest of Your Life

Blog June 22, 2021
How Doctors Communicate About COVID-19

Blog June 22, 2021

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Controversial Approval Puts Lack of Permanent FDA Chief in Spotlight

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021

Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock retains some support as a potential candidate, but there is controversy about the recent approval of the Alzheimer's drug aducanumab.
Hospital Workers Fired, Resign Over Vaccine Policy

WebMD Health News June 23, 2021
How Oncology Practices Weathered the Pandemic Storm

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021
More Evidence Doctors' Work Hours Dropped During the Pandemic

Medscape Medical News June 23, 2021

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ADA 2021

June 25-29, 2021 Virtual
EAN 2021

June 19-22, 2021 Virtual
SLEEP 2021

June 10-13, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: Sinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Fast Five Quiz June 18, 2021

Chronic rhinosinusitis is one of the most common medical disorders worldwide. How much do you know about chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Staging

Fast Five Quiz June 15, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Testicular Cancer

Fast Five Quiz June 15, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Systemic Treatments for Plaque Psoriasis

Fast Five Quiz June 14, 2021

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Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021

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Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2021: The Recovery Begins

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Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

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Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2020

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Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2020

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