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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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Doctors' Offices May Be a Hot Spot for Transmitting Infections

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021

People who are seen after a patient with an influenzalike illness are 31.8% more likely to return to their doctor's office within 2 weeks with similar symptoms, new research shows.
How Heat Kills: Deadly Weather 'Cooking' People From Within

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Half Abandon Metformin Within a Year of Diabetes Diagnosis

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021

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Half Abandon Metformin Within a Year of Diabetes Diagnosis

Medscape Medical News August 3, 2021
Different IV Bisphosphonates Tied to Similar Skeletal Event Rate

Reuters Health Information August 2, 2021
Long-Term Complications From Subcutaneous ICDs Assessed

Reuters Health Information August 2, 2021
COVID-19 an Independent Driver for Heart Attack and Stroke

Medscape Medical News August 2, 2021
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Testosterone Therapy for Hypogonadism With Diabetes?

Medscape Medical News August 2, 2021
Kidney Transplant Outcomes Good in Undocumented Immigrants

Medscape Medical News July 30, 2021
Family Doctors Omit Tests for Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

Medscape Medical News July 30, 2021
Do I Have Bad Breath? A New Sensor Will Check

WebMD Health News July 30, 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.
ERA-EDTA 2021

Conference Coverage June 7, 2021

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ERA-EDTA 2021
ISN 2021

Conference Coverage April 20, 2021
Is Cutting Salt Ever Harmful?

Commentary April 12, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Obstructive HCM Management

Fast Five Quiz July 30, 2021

How much do you know about managing patients with obstructive HCM? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: HCM Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz July 30, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Fast Five Quiz July 23, 2021
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Fast Five Quiz 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
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Medscape Blogs August 3, 2021

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