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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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'Category 5' COVID Hurricane Approaches, Expert Says

WebMD Health News February 1, 2021
Are Conservative Policies Shortening American Lives?

ProPublica February 1, 2021
Cannabis Tied to Self-Harm, Death in Youth With Mood Disorders

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
Herd Immunity in Sight for India's Capitol?

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
Afternoon Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Older Adults

Medscape Medical News February 1, 2021
CDC: Wear Mask Fitters for Better COVID Protection

WebMD Health News February 1, 2021
Judge Blocks Trump Rule to Limit Health Studies in EPA Regs

Associated Press February 1, 2021
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EU Panel Backs Icosapent Ethyl for CV Event Reduction

International Approvals February 1, 2021

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Highlights From ASCO GI: Data That Will 'Advance Care'

Commentary February 1, 2021

Immunotherapy, FGFR inhibition, and circulating tumor DNA are among the topics that excited Dr Mark Lewis from this year's ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.
Handicapping the COVID Vaccine Horse Race

Commentary February 1, 2021
COVID Vaccine Anaphylaxis: Who Is at Risk?

Viewpoint January 29, 2021
Jan 29 2021 This Week in Cardiology

Commentary January 29, 2021

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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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SMFM 2021

January 25-30, 2021 Virtual
GICS 2021

January 15-17, 2021 Virtual/Online
CES 2021

January 11-14, 2021 Virtual

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Fast Five Quiz: Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Adults

Fast Five Quiz February 1, 2021

How familiar are you with spinal muscular atrophy in adults? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Fast Five Quiz January 28, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Differential Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz January 28, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: DTaP and Tdap Vaccines

Fast Five Quiz January 28, 2021

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Medscape Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021

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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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Eric J. Topol, MD Medscape Editor-in-Chief

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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