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COVID-19 Jabs Expected to Be Approved for 16 and 17-year-olds

News August 4, 2021

The coronavirus vaccination programme looks set to be rolled out to more than a million more teenagers with new advice expected for 16 and 17-year-olds.
UK COVID-19 Update: Pregnancy Jab Gap Study, Lockdown Eyesight, Morecambe Bay Hood

News August 3, 2021
New Draft NICE Guidance on Rehabilitation After Traumatic Injury

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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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.
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Pesticides, Common Chemicals Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

News August 2, 2021
Book Review: An Ode to the Dank World of Sweat and Stink

News August 2, 2021
Physicians Behaving Badly: Has It Gotten Worse?

Slideshow July 30, 2021
Do I Have Bad Breath? A New Sensor Will Check

News July 30, 2021
Nearly Half of Female Surgeons Surveyed Lost a Pregnancy

News July 30, 2021
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The Safe Practice of Female Genital Plastic Surgery

Journal Article July 29, 2021
Are You at Legal Risk for Speaking at Conferences?

News July 27, 2021

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6 Body Modifications: Dermatologic Risks and Adverse Reactions

Slideshow July 29, 2021

Body modifications/piercings have become increasingly mainstream over the past few decades. However, the risks of adverse events with these procedures may be overlooked or understated. Do you recognize the following body modifications and related potential complications?
Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Review of 3 Cases and Palliative Care

Slideshow June 14, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Fast Five Quiz May 18, 2021
5 Common-to-Rare Infant Skin Conditions

Slideshow May 13, 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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