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UK COVID-19 Update: Antivirals Taskforce, Pandemic Suicide Rates, Stretched Primary Care Services

News April 20, 2021

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Risk of Recurrent Miscarriage 70% Higher in Women With Obesity

News April 20, 2021
Vitamin D, Multivits, Probiotics and Omega-3 Reduce COVID in Women, Not Men

News April 20, 2021

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J&J Vaccine: CVST, VITT, and What Physicians Should Do

Medscape Internal Medicine April 20, 2021

What to tell patients, what to watch for, what tests to order, and how to manage a potential thrombotic event.
COVID Vaccine Makers Have More Than Boosters in the Works

Medscape Medical News April 20, 2021
Med Ed Racism Discussions Must Include Classism

Medscape Med Students April 20, 2021

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COVID Vaccine Makers Have More Than Boosters in the Works

Medscape Medical News April 20, 2021
ISN 2021

New DAPA-CKD Analysis Hints at Dapagliflozin for IgA Nephropathy

Medscape Medical News April 20, 2021
Serum Uric Acid Levels Tied to Hip Fracture Risks in Older People

Reuters Health Information April 19, 2021
NFK 2021

20% of Dialysis Patients Are Hesitant About COVID-19 Vaccine

Medscape Medical News April 19, 2021
A 'Mess' of a Diagnosis: Is it Type 2 MI or a Nonischemic Imposter?

Medscape Medical News April 16, 2021
Eating More Fat May Boost Borderline Low Testosterone

Medscape Medical News April 16, 2021
FDA Panel Endorses Islet Cell Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

Medscape Medical News April 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Response Lower in Kidney Dialysis Patients

Medscape Medical News April 15, 2021

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What You Don't Know About Beta-Blockers and Hemodialysis

Viewpoint March 18, 2021

A new look at the literature turned up a finding that surprised this nephrologist.
ISN 2021

Conference Coverage April 20, 2021

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ISN 2021
Is Cutting Salt Ever Harmful?

Commentary April 12, 2021
NFK 2021

Conference Coverage April 1, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Hyperkalemia Management

Fast Five Quiz April 9, 2021

How much do you know about the management of hyperkalemia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Fabry Disease

Fast Five Quiz April 2, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Electrolyte Disorders

Fast Five Quiz March 23, 2021
ECG Challenge: Hypotension in a Cardiomyopathy Patient

Clinical Case March 23, 2021

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Marijuana Activists Offer #JointsforJabs to Back COVID Vaccination

Medscape Medical News April 20, 2021

The 1-day handout was pegged to April 20, a day of celebration for marijuana enthusiasts.
Nurses or Physicians: Who Are at Highest Suicide Risk?

Medscape Medical News April 20, 2021
Humana Health Plan Overcharged Medicare by Nearly $200 Million

Kaiser Health News April 20, 2021
Most Older Patients Choose a Doctor by Convenience, Not Ratings

Medscape Medical News April 20, 2021

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National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings

April 06 - 10, 2021 Virtual

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International Society of Nephrology (ISN): 2021 World Congress

International Society of Nephrology (ISN): 2021 World Congress

April 15 - 19, 2021 Virtual

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