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COVID-19 cases dropping in U.S., but variants threaten progress
"The continued proliferation of variants, variants that likely have increased transmissibility, that spread more easily, threatens to reverse...
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Views on ethical issues shifting in family, internal medicine
Changes in positions related to certain issues, such as whether upcoding is acceptable, were made by physicians in a variety of specialties.
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Dexmedetomidine, propofol similar in ventilated adults with sepsis
Guidelines currently recommend either drug when light sedation is needed for adults on ventilators.
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Telehealth helps cut mortality risk among ICU patients
In the traditional model, critical care specialists may be on-site during the day but on call after hours.
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USMLE stuns again: Clinical skills test permanently ended
In May, cosponsors of the Step 2 CS said they would take 12-18 months to revamp it as COVID-19 upended the test after the pandemic put it on hold...
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Controversy flares over ivermectin for COVID-19
Critics have said there are not enough data to institute a protocol.
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Monoclonal antibody combo treatment reduces viral load in mild to moderate COVID-19
Bamlanivimab alone in three different single-infusion doses showed no significant reduction in viral load, compared with placebo.
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PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
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Partnering with dietitians can bridge gaps in IBD care
Dr. Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan said it’s key for gastroenterologists to communicate what exactly they want the dietitian to address and not merely...
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Partnering with dietitians can bridge gaps in IBD care
Dr. Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan said it’s key for gastroenterologists to communicate what exactly they want the dietitian to address and not merely...