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'Unlimited' Cancer Costs: The Medicare Part D Dilemma

Medscape Medical News May 27, 2022

One expert highlights the high cost of cancer drugs under Medicare Part D, and how somewhat arbitrary variations in a patient's cancer type can lead to big differences in costs.
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New Test Might Transform Male Infertility

Medscape Medical News May 27, 2022
Don't Equate Mass Shootings With Mental Illness

Medscape Psychiatry May 27, 2022

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Shunt Therapy for HF Hints at Heart Structural, Functional Gains

Medscape Medical News May 27, 2022
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Distal Radial Access Does Not Impair Hand Function: RATATOUILLE

Medscape Medical News May 27, 2022
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ESG's Cardiometabolic Benefits Last 5 Years

Medscape Medical News May 27, 2022
Early Liver Transplant Outcomes Not Impacted by New US Allocation System

Reuters Health Information May 27, 2022
Are Docs Getting Fed Up With Hearing About Burnout?

Medscape Medical News May 26, 2022
Frustrated With Delays, Doctors Take Aim at Prior Authorization

Undark May 26, 2022
For the Survivors, School Shootings Bring Lasting Damage

Medscape Medical News May 25, 2022
Surgeons' Outcomes Not Impacted When They Operate the Night Before

Reuters Health Information May 25, 2022

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Physicians' Views on Today's Divisive Social Issues Report 2022

Slideshow May 27, 2022

Physicians reveal their attitudes about 10 of today's hottest social issues, from racial disparities to gun control, and how those challenges affect their lives and practices.
Approaching ASCO 2022: Reaching New Plateaus in the Treatment of Melanoma

MDAngle May 26, 2022
Metaverse: Where Are the Medical Ethics?

Commentary May 26, 2022
Infographic: Best & Worst Places to Practice 2022

Article May 25, 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing for Transplant Recipients

American Journal of Transplantation May 27, 2022
Effect of Lipid-lowering Medications on CABG Outcomes

BMC Anesthesiology May 23, 2022
The Use of Fetal Bovine Collagen on Chronic Wounds

Wounds May 20, 2022
Assessment, Interventions for Vascular Injuries in Fractures

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons May 20, 2022
Combining Breast, Ovarian Operations Increases Complications

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery May 20, 2022
Moisturization During Cancer Resection Reduces Complications

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open) May 20, 2022

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Fast Five Quiz: Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Fast Five Quiz May 24, 2022

Are you up to date on early non-small cell lung cancer? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Kidney Transplant Rejection Risk and Monitoring

Fast Five Quiz May 19, 2022
Colorectal Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 2: Colorectal Liver Metastases

e-Tumor Boards May 18, 2022
Fast Five Quiz: PAOD Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz May 17, 2022

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More Practice Merger Options for Small Practices

Medscape Dermatology May 27, 2022

Joseph S. Eastern, MD, discusses several practice merger options for doctors with small practices, including forming a cooperative group and joining an independent practice association.
Clinical Trial Upgrades Will Open Care Up to More People

WebMD Health News May 26, 2022
Are Docs Getting Fed Up With Hearing About Burnout?

Medscape Medical News May 26, 2022
Frustrated With Delays, Doctors Take Aim at Prior Authorization

Undark May 26, 2022

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