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UK COVID-19 Update: Alert Level Downgraded, 1 in 7 'Have Antibodies'

News February 25, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Detected in Around 1 in 7 People in England

News February 25, 2021
Why Do People Use Cannabidiol?

News February 25, 2021

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PTSD Prevalent in Survivors of Severe COVID-19

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021

Posttraumatic stress disorders may occur in as many as one third of patients who recover from severe COVID-19 infection, new research suggests.
How to Convince Patients Muscle Pain Isn't a Statin Achilles Heel

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
No Vascular Benefit of Testosterone Over Exercise in Aging Men

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021

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Missed Visits During Pandemic Cause 'Detrimental Ripple Effects'

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Murthy for SG, Levine for HHS Get Mostly Positive Senate Reception

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
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FDA OKs First 'Targeted Treatment' for Rare DMD Mutation

FDA Approvals February 25, 2021
AAN 2021

Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Earlier Alzheimer's Onset

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Google-Backed Database Tracks Details on COVID Cases Worldwide

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Gym Sessions Without Masks Can Spread COVID-19, CDC Studies Say

WebMD Health News February 25, 2021
Most Severe COVID Tied to Four Cardiometabolic Conditions

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
New Tool May Improve Suicidality Detection

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021

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Helping Parents and Children Deal With a Child's Limb Deformity

Commentary February 25, 2021

My decision to accept the risks to reap the benefits of surgery is small potatoes compared with the decisions that the parents of a child born with a deformed lower extremity must face.
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How Do We Protect Science From the Next Trump?

Commentary February 25, 2021
Common Antibiotics for Diverticulitis Have Higher C difficile Risks

Commentary February 25, 2021
The Safety and Scheduling of COVID Vaccination in Patients With MS

Commentary February 25, 2021

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Isaacson on Alzheimer's Richard S. Isaacson, MD

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Prasad on Medicine Vinay K. Prasad, MD, MPH

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Murthy for SG, Levine for HHS Get Mostly Positive Senate Reception

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021

In committee hearing, the surgeon general and assistant health secretary nominees vow to attack COVID-19, as well as mental health and substance use crises.
Google-Backed Database Tracks Details on COVID Cases Worldwide

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
HHS Nominee Becerra Awaits Votes After Two Confirmation Hearings

Medscape Medical News February 25, 2021
Journal to Retract Psych Paper After Plagiarism Allegations

Medscape Medical News February 24, 2021

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AAN 2021

April 17-22, 2021 Virtual
NPA 2021

February 10-13, 2021 Virtual
GUCS 2021

February 11-13, 2021 Virtual/Online

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Fast Five Quiz: Lyme Disease Practice Essentials

Fast Five Quiz February 25, 2021

Lyme disease is a serious tick-borne illness. Incidence is increasing in certain regions due to climate change and other factors. Make sure your clinical knowledge is current with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz February 23, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Causes of Heart Failure

Fast Five Quiz February 22, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Risk Factors

Fast Five Quiz February 22, 2021

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Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows
Life, Death, and Painful Dilemmas: Ethics 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report, 2020

Medscape Features Slideshows

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Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute; Senior Consultant, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape

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