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Another Study Shows Fenofibrate Benefit on Diabetic Retinopathy

News September 23, 2022

While a Korean study shows reduction in diabetic retinopathy progression by 11% with fenofibrate plus statin compared with statin alone, some reservations remain over wider use.
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Case: Woman Presents to ED With Headache and Hypertension

Case Challenge September 23, 2022
Visual Impairment More Common in Minority Youth

News September 22, 2022

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Yeast-Fermented Chemo: Now We Can Brew Anything

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022

Scientists genetically engineered yeast to produce vinblastine, a chemotherapeutic that is in short supply worldwide. It is the most complex compound brewed to date.
Experts Issue Health Warning About Giving Melatonin to Kids

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022
Is the Pandemic Over?; Pot vs Big Pharma; Long COVID Treatment

3 Things to Know Today September 23, 2022

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Another Study Shows Fenofibrate Benefit on Diabetic Retinopathy

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022
Getting Friendly With Patients? Be Wary of Risks

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022
Type 1 Diabetes Complication Risk Rises With A1c, Duration

Medscape Medical News September 22, 2022
How Burdensome Are Prior Authorizations for Your Practice?

Medscape Reader Polls September 20, 2022
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Eat More Dairy, Less Red Meat to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Medscape Medical News September 20, 2022
Private Equity Sees the Billions in Eye Care

Kaiser Health News September 19, 2022
National Awareness Day Shines Light on Physician Burnout, Suicide

Medscape Medical News September 15, 2022
Visual Perception Test Distinguishes AD From Lewy Body Dementia

Medscape Medical News September 13, 2022

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Infographic: Incomes Climb for Young Physicians

Article September 23, 2022

For physicians younger than 40 years, average compensation rose in 2021 at rates even faster than for their older peers. However, a pay gap persists between younger male and female doctors.
Young Physicians Compensation Report 2022

Report September 23, 2022
The Best Reason to Get an Omicron Booster

Commentary September 21, 2022
A Virologist's Take on Polio, Monkeypox, and COVID-19

Expert Interview September 21, 2022

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Trivia Quiz: Diseases of World Leaders

Interactive Quiz September 20, 2022

Do you know what diseases and health issues world leaders endured? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
Trivia Quiz: TV Doctors

Interactive Quiz September 15, 2022
A 41-Year-Old on Sildenafil With a Headache While Sleeping

Case Challenge August 22, 2022
Rapid Rx Quiz: Corticosteroids

Interactive Quiz July 14, 2022

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CVD Risk Factors in US Adults With Vision Impairment

Preventing Chronic Disease August 31, 2022
Artificial Intelligence and Corneal Diseases

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology August 31, 2022
Community-based Exercise Promotes Independence in Older Adults

Age and Ageing August 19, 2022
Body Dysmorphia in Common Skin Diseases

The British Journal of Dermatology August 15, 2022
Head CT vs Maxillofacial CT for Detecting Facial Fractures

ePlasty August 2, 2022
Efficacy of Lanreotide 120 mg Primary Therapy in Acromegaly

Clinical Endocrinology July 28, 2022

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What Med Students Need to Know About Money

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022

Medical schools often focus on debt management and financial aid counseling but fall short of student expectations regarding financial literacy and operating a business.
The NP Will See You Now: Nurse-Run Clinic Offers Primary Care

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022
Getting Friendly With Patients? Be Wary of Risks

Medscape Medical News September 23, 2022
How to Make the Best of Your Worst Reviews

Medscape Blogs September 23, 2022

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