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News
OTC topical ivermectin lotion earns FDA approval for head lice
The drug is approved only for treating head lice, and should be used on the scalp and dry hair.
Conference Coverage
TDF preferred in PrEP for Blacks and women, studies indicate
Feature
Popularity of virtual conferences may mean a permanent shift
Within a half hour of the ACC’s opening session of its virtual conference, nearly 13,000 people had logged on from around the world.
From the Journals
Fecal transplant linked to reduced C. difficile mortality
A hospital’s switch to fecal transplants was associated with reduced mortality in patients with severe or fulminant Clostridioides difficile...
Opinion
Five reasons why medical meetings will never be the same
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HHS plan to improve rural health focuses on better broadband, telehealth services
The announcement includes technical initiatives, such as a contract to help clinics and hospitals integrate care.
Feature
NBA star Mason Plumlee on COVID and life inside the Orlando ‘bubble’
Each week we interview key opinion leaders involved in various aspects of blood and cancer. In this episode
Opinion
Are aging physicians a burden?
In our practice, the most common reason for those minor mistakes during our clinical evaluation is anxiety, said Dr. Nicolas Badre and Dr. Alan A...
Latest News
Telemedicine checklist may smooth visits with older patients
“Age should not be considered synonymous with inability or unwillingness to use technology,” said Dr. Carrie Nieman.
News
Men occupy most leadership roles in medicine
In pediatrics, a specialty where approximately 70% of physicians are now women, there has been progress, according to an expert.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 pandemic dictates reconsideration of pemphigus therapy
New guidance advises altered pemphigus treatment strategy.