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GPs overwhelmingly reject Government’s winter emergency package

News October 19, 2021

BMA survey finds vast majority of GPs in England feel the Government’s Winter Access Fund is an unacceptable response to current challenges.
Asthma: Algorithm to Identify Primary Care Patients at Risk of Crisis

News October 19, 2021
When and When Not to Prescribe Contraception Remotely – Under the Spotlight at RCGPs

News October 19, 2021

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FDA OKs New High-Dose Naloxone Product for Opioid Overdose

FDA Approvals October 18, 2021

ZIMHI from Adamis Pharmaceuticals is administered using a single-dose, prefilled syringe that delivers 5 mg of naloxone hydrochloride solution through intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
Patients Want Docs, Not NPs or PAs, Leading Their ER Care

Medscape Hospital Medicine October 18, 2021
Does Violating HIPAA on Social Media Warrant Getting Fired?

Medscape Hospital Medicine July 16, 2021

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New Mexico Clears Way for Hospitals to Ration Care if Needed

Associated Press October 19, 2021
Parents Protest California COVID Vaccine Mandate for Kids

Associated Press October 19, 2021
Tramadol Linked to Higher Risk of Mortality Compared to Codeine

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
Wash. State Fires Football Coaches for Refusing COVID Vaccine

WebMD Health News October 19, 2021
AHA: Quality of STEMI Care Has Stalled, Needs Improvement

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
Navigating Benefits, Pitfalls of Social Media as a Female Doctor

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
Patient Loses Prostate After Biopsy Slide Switched; More

Medscape Business of Medicine October 19, 2021
PA Defends Against License Suspension for COVID Treatment

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021

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Patients Want Docs, Not NPs or PAs, Leading Their ER Care

Commentary October 18, 2021

Dr Alok Patel discusses a recent poll that showed patients want physician-led teams in the emergency department but aren't always clear on how to tell who is a doctor and who isn't.
Key Takeaways From the Latest Stroke Guidelines

Commentary October 13, 2021

Dr Christoph Diener on six new publications whose recommendations cover topics ranging from blood pressure management to COVID-19 vaccinations.
It’s Okay for Docs to Refuse to Treat Unvaccinated Patients

Commentary October 13, 2021
Family Herd Immunity: Study Shows Dramatic Protection

Commentary October 12, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 15, 2021
Management of Minor TBI in an ED Observation Unit

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health October 15, 2021
Home Management or Hospital Admission for Low-risk PE?

European Heart Journal October 13, 2021
Hypercoagulability and Thrombosis in COVID-19

European Heart Journal October 11, 2021
Racial Discrimination From Patients

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health October 8, 2021
Laboratory Parameters Predict Invasive Ventilation in COVID-19

Laboratory Medicine October 6, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Vaccines

Fast Five Quiz October 15, 2021

What do you know about COVID-19 vaccines? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
A Mail Carrier With Gross Hematuria Whose Sister Has Lupus

Case Challenge October 12, 2021
CDC Expert Commentary

Four People With Cough and Dyspnea After Attending a Baseball Game

Case Challenge October 7, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Levothyroxine

Fast Five Quiz October 7, 2021

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Navigating Benefits, Pitfalls of Social Media as a Female Doctor

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021

Social media can be hazardous, especially for women, but for healthcare professionals who care about their careers and their patients, maintaining a presence on social media is a must, say experts.
Patient Loses Prostate After Biopsy Slide Switched; More

Medscape Business of Medicine October 19, 2021
PA Defends Against License Suspension for COVID Treatment

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
How Does Your Garden Grow? The Value of Horticultural Therapy

Medscape Business of Medicine October 19, 2021

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