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Brain Training: No Effect on Cognitive PerformanceCommercial brain training programs are no better than playing video games for improving cognitive performance, influencing decision making, or altering brain activity, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017

Exercise Benefits Even Older, Extremely Obese AdultsIn a post hoc analysis of a randomized trial of physical activity in adults aged 70 to 89, the greatest mobility benefit was seen in most obese group.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017

Patient Access to Health Records Not Smooth or Easy: ReportHHS researchers found that records request processes vary from one provider to another, often leaving patients confused about what they have to do.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017

Global Smartphone Study: Obesity Related to Walkability, GenderCountries with the highest obesity rates appear to have the biggest difference between the most and least active individuals, with the latter being a particular issue for women.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017

A New Dawn: First CAR T Cell Recommended for FDA ApprovalThe first of a novel type of therapy, based on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, has been recommended for approval in the United States.
Medscape Medical News, July 12, 2017

Antibiotic Shows Promise for Major DepressionMinocycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic frequently used to treat acne, may have utility as an adjunct for treating depression, especially by improving global functioning and quality of life.
Medscape Medical News, July 12, 2017

Change in Diet Can Lower Mortality RiskPeople who switch from an unhealthy diet to a healthier one can lower their risk for death.
Medscape Medical News, July 12, 2017

USMLE Quizzes and Study Videos

A 31-Year-Old Woman With Intermittent Chest Pain
Osmosis, July 7, 2017
A 49-Year-Old Man With Abdomen Pain and Vomiting
Osmosis, June 30, 2017

A 5-Week-Old Boy With Progressive Nonbilious Vomiting
Osmosis, June 23, 2017
A 65-Year-Old Man With Chest Pain and Chronic Cough
Osmosis, June 16, 2017

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This Patient Needs an IV. What if She Refuses?
Medscape Nurses, June 15, 2017
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Medscape Nurses, November 4, 2016

Benzodiazepine Pharmacotherapy: How Difficult to Discontinue?
Medscape Pharmacists, June 3, 2016
Meldonium -- The Drug That Brought Down Sharapova
Medscape Pharmacists, March 21, 2016

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Should the AMA's Ban on Sexual Misconduct Go Even Further? Ethicist Arthur Caplan takes a strong stand in favor of a no-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct for all physicians, no matter where they are.
Medscape Business of Medicine, July 11, 2017
'Sparks Fly' and 'Momentous Discovery' in Brain Diseases Follows Eric Topol gets the backstory from Beth Stevens on the amazing discoveries being made about the role of the immune system in neurologic diseases.
Medscape, July 5, 2017
The Pros and Cons of Patient Satisfaction Three family physicians discuss the good and bad of patient satisfaction measures.
Medscape Family Medicine, July 8, 2014
Is It Ever Ethical to Participate in a Prison Execution? Readers debate the myriad ethical questions raised by participation in a prison execution.
Medscape Family Medicine, July 13, 2017
CDC Contraception Guidelines: The Latest Updates Here are the hot-off-the-press revisions to CDC contraception guidelines and recommendations.
CDC Expert Commentary, June 26, 2017

Business of Medicine

Patient Access to Health Records Not Smooth or Easy: Report HHS researchers found that records request processes vary from one provider to another, often leaving patients confused about what they have to do.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017
ONC Set to Address Information Exchange, Compliance Burden
Medscape Medical News, July 11, 2017
Medicare Advantage Pay Rates Similar to Traditional Medicare
Medscape Medical News, July 11, 2017
Doctor Support for Assisted Death Rises, but Debate Continues
Medscape Medical News, July 7, 2017

The Worst Types of Online Reviews Experts say there are three main types of bad online reviews. Here's how to combat each one.
Medscape Business of Medicine, July 12, 2017
Should the AMA's Ban on Sexual Misconduct Go Even Further? Ethicist Arthur Caplan takes a strong stand in favor of a no-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct for all physicians, no matter where they are.
Medscape Business of Medicine, July 11, 2017

Medscape Drugs & Diseases

Case: Age 16, Rash & Dyspnea? A 16-year-old girl presents with generalized pruritus, eye swelling, a full-body rash, and shortness of breath after playing basketball at school. What's the diagnosis?
July 2017
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty A prospective cohort study indicates that upper eyelid blepharoplasty can relieve tension-type headaches.
July 2017

Quiz: Summer Injuries
Condition Update, July 2017
Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus
Condition Update, July 2017
Case: Age 13, Recurrent Leg Pain?
Condition Update, July 2017
Deep Neck Infections
Condition Update, July 2017

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Medical Students Blogs and Perspective

Brain Training: No Effect on Cognitive Performance Commercial brain training programs are no better than playing video games for improving cognitive performance, influencing decision making, or altering brain activity, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News, July 13, 2017
Making a Difference as a Med Student
From The Differential , 03:00PM Jul 4, 2017.
Advice From Someone Who Just Took Step 1
From The Differential , 09:47PM Jul 1, 2017.
Studying for Step 2 at Home
From The Differential , 04:21PM Jun 28, 2017.

Patient Cases

ECG Challenge: Palpitations With a Gallbladder Attack
Medscape Cardiology, June 15, 2017
Analyze This Image: Acute Chest Pain: What's Up?
theheart.org on Medscape, May 17, 2017
ECG Challenge: While He Was Sleeping…
Medscape Cardiology, May 17, 2017
ECG Challenge: Sinus Rhythm, but What Else?
Medscape Cardiology, April 18, 2017
ECG Challenge: The Double-Double
Medscape Cardiology, April 3, 2017

Journal Articles

Recognizing and Treating Venous Stasis Ulcers
U.S. Pharmacist, July 10, 2017
Residents' Choices of Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention
Postgraduate Medical Journal, July 10, 2017
Cognitive Dissonance in Training: A View From the Middle
Annals of Surgery, July 5, 2017

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