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Fewer Teens Giving Birth, but Cases Are More Complex

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022

Rates of obesity, mental health conditions, diabetes, and delivery complications have increased among teens giving birth.
Can an NP Lose Their Job if a Doc 'Collaborator' Backs Away?

Medscape Nurses May 20, 2022
At What Point Does Comfort Care Become Murder?

Medscape Emergency Medicine May 18, 2022

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Compound From Fruits, Vegetables Can Neutralize Pit Viper Venom

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
3M Ordered to Pay $77.5 Million to Veteran in Latest Earplug Trial

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
Spain, Portugal Monkeypox Cases Tallies Each Surpass 20

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
Monkeypox Outbreak in Europe 'Largest Ever With 100+ Cases

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
WHO Calls Emergency Meeting as Monkeypox Cases Cross 100 in Europe

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
Poor Coordination in Care for Vets With Advanced Kidney Disease

Reuters Health Information May 23, 2022
FDA, AMA Prepare for Plan COVID Shots for Kids Younger Than 6

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022
Hospital Medicine Gains Popularity Among Newly Minted Physicians

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2022

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Can an NP Lose Their Job if a Doc 'Collaborator' Backs Away?

Commentary May 20, 2022

A recent legal case exemplifies the difficulties posed by requirements in some states that nurse practitioners have a physician's oversight.
Climate Change, Medical Education, and Dermatology

Commentary May 23, 2022

The effects of climate change in dermatology include heat-related illness, changing patterns of vector-borne illnesses, and pollution and wildfire smoke causing flares of inflammatory skin diseases.
How to Move From Defensive to 'I Have This!'

Blog May 18, 2022
Stimulating Inadequate Neonatal Respiration at Birth

Commentary May 10, 2022

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Pediatric ED Visits Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 23, 2022
Genetic Factors in Sofosbuvir Treatment for Chronic HCV

Liver International May 23, 2022
Incidence and Mortality of HBV and HCV, Cirrhosis and HCC

Journal of Viral Hepatitis May 23, 2022
Effect of Lipid-lowering Medications on CABG Outcomes

BMC Anesthesiology May 23, 2022
Current and Emerging Agents for Hypertension Management

American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs May 23, 2022
Changes in Suicide Rates -- United States, 2019 and 2020

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 20, 2022

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Rapid Review Quiz: Alcohol Use and Abuse

Interactive Quiz May 20, 2022

Avoiding carcinogens is a key step in cancer prevention. Review the latest research into physical, chemical, and biological carcinogens, including newly recognized substances, with this short quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Thrombocytopenia

Fast Five Quiz May 20, 2022
A Patient Who Collapsed in Agony After Echocardiography

Case Challenge May 19, 2022
A 33-Year-Old Woman Trying to Conceive Has Dyspnea, Pain

Case Challenge May 19, 2022

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