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Neurosurgeon in the Making: The Amazing Journey of Kwadwo Sarpong

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022

How did a young immigrant, who began life in the US as a janitor, start several nonprofits, garner invitations to the White House, and achieve his dream of pursuing a career in neurosurgery? Read on.
Hearing, Vision Loss Combo a Colossal Risk for Cognitive Decline

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
Exploding E-Cigarettes Cause Traumatic Injuries in Teens

WebMD Health News May 23, 2022

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Poor Coordination in Care for Vets With Advanced Kidney Disease

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
SGLT-2 inhibitors as First-Line Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes?

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
When Should Those With End-Stage Kidney Disease Forego Dialysis?

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
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Moderate to High Alcohol Use May Push 'Pre-HF' Into Clinical HF

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
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Voice-Analysis App Promising as Acute-HF Early Warning System

Medscape Medical News May 21, 2022
How to Manage Drug Interactions With Paxlovid for COVID

Medscape Medical News May 20, 2022
Aspirin Links With CVD Cut in Patients With Kidney Disease

Medscape Medical News May 20, 2022
Drinking More Coffee May Reduce Acute Kidney Injury Risk

Medscape Medical News May 19, 2022

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What Is the Healthiest Salt for You?

Commentary February 28, 2022

Are low-salt, no-salt, and sea salt better for your health than table salt? That might just depend on you.
Strangers Donating Kidneys: 'Important Contributions'

Commentary April 29, 2022

Kidney donations from strangers have been increasing, but there is still need for more. Dr Divyanshu Malhotra reviews current programs and offers ways to increase 'Good Samaritan' donations.
Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury Is a Meaningless Endpoint

Commentary April 12, 2022
Opioid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency for the Hospitalist

Commentary October 27, 2021

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A Patient Who Collapsed in Agony After Echocardiography

Case Challenge May 19, 2022

A middle-aged man has intense, sudden-onset pain in his flank and lumbar region. He had just completed an echocardiogram and collapsed in the hallway. Do you know what's wrong?
A 33-Year-Old Woman Trying to Conceive Has Dyspnea, Pain

Case Challenge May 19, 2022
Fast Five Quiz: Kidney Transplant Rejection Risk and Monitoring

Fast Five Quiz May 19, 2022
Rapid Rx Quiz: Muscle Relaxants

Interactive Quiz May 18, 2022

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ISN 2022

February 24-27, 2022 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Virtual
KidneyWeek 2021

November 04-7, 2021 Virtual
ERA-EDTA 2021

June 05-8, 2021 Virtual

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The Rocky Path to Parenthood During Cardiology Training

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022

An international survey found significant variation in parental leave policies, including scant time off for trainees in the US and Asia vs other countries.
Neurosurgeon in the Making: The Amazing Journey of Kwadwo Sarpong

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
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Can a Novel Med School Curriculum Curb the US Opioid Epidemic?

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
Concerns Over Mandatory Nurse Overtime Increased During Pandemic

Medscape Medical News May 20, 2022

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