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Enforce 'Plan B' Immediately or Risk Winter Crisis, NHS Confederation Tells Ministers

News October 20, 2021

The warning comes as coronavirus deaths in the UK rose to their highest daily level since early March.
Leading Oncologist 'Overly Focused' on Treating Dying Patients

News October 20, 2021
Wales Expands Bowel Screening Programme

News October 20, 2021

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PA Defends Against License Suspension for COVID Treatment

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021

Physician assistant responds to allegations that he prescribed ivermectin, among other unorthodox cures for the deadly virus, and thanks supporters for raising more than $59,000 for his legal fees.
Where's the Top COVID Vax Rate in America? You Might Be Surprised.

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
Tramadol Linked to Higher Risk of Mortality Compared to Codeine

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021

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Alcohol May Trigger Neuropathy, Even in Those With Diabetes

Medscape Medical News October 20, 2021
Time to Retire Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Meds to Cut CVD Risk?

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
No Benefit From Lower Temps for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
National Academies Issue Guidance for Childhood COVID-19 Vaccines

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
Children and COVID: Vaccinations Lower Than Ever

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Women Regret Not Getting the Vaccine

Associated Press October 19, 2021
1 in 7 Older Adults Have Received COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

WebMD Health News October 19, 2021
Global Guidelines for Managing Hypo- and Hyperparathyroidism

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021

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Abandoned? Harassed? How Patients View Family Visits

Commentary October 20, 2021

Both of my patients had families who made visits to their loved one a priority. But neither patient was happy. They had different reasons for that.
Is It Ethical to Turn Away New Patients Who Refuse Vaccination?

Expert Column October 20, 2021
To Meme or Not to Meme

Blog October 20, 2021
Substance Use or Substance Use Disorder: A Question of Judgment

Commentary October 20, 2021

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Medscape One-on-One Eric Topol on Medscape

George Lundberg: At Large at Medscape George D. Lundberg, MD

Ethics: Today's Hot Topics Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

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Prasad on Medicine Vinay K. Prasad, MD, MPH

Mandrola on Medscape John M. Mandrola, MD

Impact Factor with F. Perry Wilson F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE

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What If Your Patient Refuses to Take Off Their Clothes?

Medscape Medical News October 20, 2021

Many patients feel reluctant to undress for a medical examination. Here's how to set them at ease and get them on board.
Navigating Benefits, Pitfalls of Social Media as a Female Doctor

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
PA Defends Against License Suspension for COVID Treatment

Medscape Medical News October 19, 2021
How Does Your Garden Grow? The Value of Horticultural Therapy

Medscape Business of Medicine October 19, 2021

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ANA 2021

October 17-19, 2021 Virtual
ECTRIMS 2021

October 13-15, 2021 Virtual
LUPUS and CORA 2021

October 06-9, 2021 Virtual

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Cases & Quizzes View All

Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Vaccines

Fast Five Quiz October 15, 2021

What do you know about COVID-19 vaccines? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Refractory Myasthenia Gravis

Fast Five Quiz October 13, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Chocolate and Health Facts vs Fiction

Fast Five Quiz October 11, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Pathophysiology of Myasthenia Gravis

Fast Five Quiz October 8, 2021

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Medscape Female Physician Compensation Report 2021

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Medscape Hospitalist Compensation Report 2021

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International Physician Compensation Report 2021: Do US Docs Have It Better?

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape Physician Assistant Compensation Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows
Medscape Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021

Medscape Features Slideshows

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