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First Drug Approved Under NICE Fast-track Pilot Scheme

News August 4, 2021

A new treatment for severe plaque psoriasis is the first drug to be approved under a pilot fast-track appraisal process.
COVID-19 Jabs Expected to Be Approved for 16 and 17-year-olds

News August 4, 2021
UK COVID-19 Update: Pregnancy Jab Gap Study, Lockdown Eyesight, Morecambe Bay Hood

News August 3, 2021

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Slim Majority in US Supports Return to Masks, Social Distancing

WebMD Health News August 3, 2021

A slight majority of Americans support a return to wearing masks and social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to a new poll.
Delta Variant Could Drive Herd Immunity Threshold Over 80%

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Shorter Antibiotic Course OK for UTIs in Men With No Fever

Medscape Medical News August 2, 2021

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ACOG, SMFM Urge All Pregnant Women to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
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Biogen, Eisai Report Design of Real-World Study of Alzheimer's Treatment

Reuters Health Information August 3, 2021
Fluoxetine Doesn't Reduce Depression During Stroke Recovery

Reuters Health Information August 3, 2021
Lambda Variant Shows Vaccine Resistance

Reuters Health Information August 3, 2021
Third mRNA Dose May Boost Antibody Quantity, but Not Quality

Reuters Health Information August 3, 2021
US Senator Lindsey Graham Says He Tested Positive for COVID-19

Reuters Health Information August 3, 2021
Germany to Offer Booster Against COVID-19, Vaccines for Children

Reuters Health Information August 3, 2021
Healthcare Giant Sold Off Hospitals But Continued Suing Patients

Kaiser Health News August 3, 2021

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A 47-Year-Old With Diplopia, Limb Tingling, and Imbalance

Case Challenge August 3, 2021

A 47-year-old man presents with diplopia, lower-extremity tingling, and moderately impaired gait. The patient is concerned that normal daily activities are now difficult. Can you make the diagnosis?
Fast Five Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Fast Five Quiz July 29, 2021
Patient Simulation: A 55-Year-Old Woman With Systemic Sclerosis and Dyspnea

Patient Simulation July 29, 2021
Patient Simulation: A 40-Year-Old Woman With Erythematous Pustules and Fever

Patient Simulation July 29, 2021

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Is There a Perfect Time to Have Children in Residency?

Blog August 2, 2021

Having children during medical training is tough, but a new policy from ABMS may make things a little easier.
Simplifying COVID Immunology, One Metaphor at a Time

Expert Interview August 3, 2021

With tales of Post-it Notes and fire trucks, Shane Crotty explains COVID immunology and vaccine responses for scientists and nonscientists alike.
Should COVID Vaccinations Be Mandatory for Healthcare Workers?

Commentary August 3, 2021
Reckoning With America's Alarming Rise in Anti-Asian Hate

Commentary August 2, 2021

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Addressing Disparities in COVID-19 Among School-Aged Children

Preventing Chronic Disease July 30, 2021
Risks, Prevention of C diff Transmission During Transition

Emerging Infectious Diseases July 29, 2021
Emergence and Epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.526 Variant

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report July 28, 2021
Postvaccination SARS-CoV-2 Infections in SNFs

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report July 16, 2021
Outcome of a COVID-19 Outbreak in a SNF With Black Residents

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society July 16, 2021
Microaggressions in Medicine

Cutis July 15, 2021

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My Kid's College Will Cost How Much?

Medscape Blogs August 3, 2021

Paying for a college education can get expensive and affect everyone. Here are tips from a financial planner on how to come up with a college savings plan that works for the entire family.
Healthcare Giant Sold Off Hospitals But Continued Suing Patients

Kaiser Health News August 3, 2021
DOJ Joins Cases Alleging False Diagnoses by Kaiser MA Plans

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Where Have All the Women in Sports Gone?

Medscape Blogs August 3, 2021

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