I Want to Retire, But Just Can’t Say Goodbye
Many doctors are considering retiring, but fear they’ll miss the patient interaction, mental stimulation, and income. There are ways to have it all. Medscape Medical News …read more
Adding a Blood Test to Screening May Improve Cancer Detection
A minimally invasive multicancer blood test used with standard-of-care screening is safe, and effective, according to interim findings from a large, prospective study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Primary Care Physicians Reshuffle Their Work, Lives in a Pandemic
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Remdesivir Now ‘Standard of Care’ for COVID-19, Fauci Says
On the basis of as yet unpublished data, Fauci said remdesivir is new ‘standard of care.’ Newly published data are less conclusive; one experts says differences are ‘puzzling’ without full details available. Medscape Medical News …read more
Onc Daily: Immunotherapy Boost/Bust, Practical Pandemic Tips
These are the most important oncology stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News …read more
A Step-by-Step Guide to Preventing PPE-Related Skin Damage
The PPE worn during COVID-19 is a double-edged sword — it helps fight transmission of the virus, but can also harm the skin of the healthcare providers who must wear it for prolonged periods of time. Medscape Medical News …read more
New Advocacy Group Aims to Give ‘Every Physician’ a Voice
A cardiologist who challenged a 2014 expansion of maintenance of certification (MOC) rules is starting a broad-based advocacy group, United Physicians. Its leaders will be unpaid volunteers. News Alerts …read more
Preeclampsia Tied to Mental Health Risk in Children
Hypertensive disorders in women during pregnancy, especially preeclampsia, are linked to a significantly increased risk for mental health disorders in children, new research shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
COVID-19 Decimates Outpatient Visits
There has been a massive decline in outpatient office visits as patients have stayed home — likely deferring needed care — because of COVID-19, new data show. Medscape Medical News …read more
COVID-19 Testing: Eric Topol, MD, On Getting It Done
WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Eric Topol about the need for better testing, contact tracing, and surveillance, and where we should be spending more of our efforts. WebMD …read more