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Why Primary Care Providers Best for Long COVID Diagnosis

WebMD Health News September 2, 2022

Primary care physicians are often most knowledgeable about the patient's complete medical history, and that context is important in the process of diagnosing someone with long COVID.
Do Doctors Want 'MD' on Their License Plates?

Medscape Medical News September 2, 2022
Sexist Science; Yoga, CBT, and Insomnia; and Asymptomatic Epidemics

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Chengdu Locks Down 21.2 Million as Chinese Cities Battle COVID

News September 2, 2022

The Chinese city of Chengdu will conduct mass COVID-19 testing from Thursday to Sunday, its city government said on Thursday.
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After Long Drought, China Plots Big Water Infrastructure Push

News September 2, 2022
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Hong Kong Leader Proposes 'Reverse Quarantine' for China Travel

News September 2, 2022
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India Develops Its First Cervical Cancer Vaccine

News September 2, 2022
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EU Regulator Backs Two Omicron-Adapted COVID Boosters

News September 2, 2022
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J&J to Pay $40.5 Million to Settle New Hampshire Opioid Lawsuit

News September 2, 2022
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Germany to Start Omicron-Adapted COVID Vaccinations Next Week

News September 2, 2022
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Canada Authorizes Its First Omicron-Adapted Vaccine for Adults

News September 2, 2022

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Delirious, Incontinent 45-Year-Old Found Crawling on the Floor

Case Challenge September 1, 2022

A 45-year-old man presents after his sister found him crawling on the floor of his home, confused and incontinent. Do you know what's wrong?
Rapid Rx Quiz: Statin Intolerance and Related Concerns

Interactive Quiz September 1, 2022
Rapid Rx Quiz: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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FDA Drug Approvals, Internal Medicine — 2022 Midyear Review

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DOJ: Nurses Allowed Controlled Substances During Opioid Recovery

September 2, 2022

Indiana nursing board reaches settlement following DOJ investigation into its abstinence-based opioid rehabilitation program that prevented nurses' use of OUD medications.
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Employed Docs Find Steady Income, Better Work-Life Balance: Survey

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