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UK COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phase 2, 'No B.1.1.7 Increased Disease Severity'

News April 13, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
COVID-19: 'No Evidence' That UK Variant Causes More Severe Disease

News April 13, 2021
New MS Subtypes Identified Using Artificial Intelligence

News April 13, 2021

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FDA Urges Pause of J&J COVID Vaccine

WebMD Health News April 13, 2021

The FDA and CDC on Tuesday recommended that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused after reports of blood clots in patients receiving the shot.
CDC Declares Racism a Serious Public Health Threat

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021
Several Dartmouth Medical Students Accused of Cheating on Exams

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021

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Don't Screen for Vit D in General Population, Says US Task Force

Medscape Medical News April 13, 2021
Children and COVID-19 Vaccine Trials: What to Consider

Medscape Medical News April 13, 2021
Arthritis Drug May Curb Myocardial Damage in Acute STEMI

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
Feds Let Illinois Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
COVID-19 Surge in Canada Prompts Alarm, Stay-in-Place Orders

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
Next Winter May Be Rough: Models Predict 'Considerable Surge'

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
Herd Immunity and COVID-19: 5 Things to Know

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
Maskless Florida Woman Jailed for Coughing on Customer

WebMD Health News April 12, 2021

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What to Know About New Hypertension Guidelines in CKD

Commentary April 13, 2021

Dr Ileana Piña asks Dr Peter A. McCullough what physicians need to know about heart failure and kidney disease, and the new hypertension guidelines in chronic kidney disease.
Please Don't Use the Word 'Brittle' With Diabetes

Commentary April 12, 2021
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Has the U.S. Entered a Fourth Wave?

Expert Interview April 12, 2021
Is Cutting Salt Ever Harmful?

Commentary April 12, 2021

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Feds Let Illinois Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021

Medical professionals have called on states to institute the yearlong extension, but only Illinois has made the move thus far.
AMA Applauds Biden's Gun Control Directives

Medscape Medical News April 12, 2021
CDC Declares Racism a Serious Public Health Threat

Medscape Medical News April 9, 2021
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FDA: Time to Move Away From Using Decontaminated Respirators

News Alerts April 9, 2021

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AAN 2021

April 17-22, 2021 Virtual
NFK 2021

April 06-10, 2021 Virtual
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March 18-20, 2021 Virtual/Online

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Patient Simulation: A 63-Year-Old Woman With Lung Cancer and New-Onset Hip Pain

Patient Simulation April 12, 2021

A 63-year-old woman from the United Kingdom with a history of lung cancer has hip and leg pain. What steps would you take to manage this patient?
Patient Simulation: A 55-Year-Old Woman With Orthostasis and Worsening Paresthesia

Patient Simulation April 12, 2021
Strange Stool Color and Fatigue in a Man With COPD and AF

Case Challenge April 12, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)

Fast Five Quiz April 9, 2021

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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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Life, Death, and Painful Dilemmas: Ethics 2020

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Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report, 2020

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