Although critics point to COVID-19 as proof that medical educators should spend less time teaching social issues, others suggest that the pandemic proves a need for increased training in this area. Medscape Med Students
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If We All Get COVID Anyway, Should We Just Get It Over With?
Will everyone get coronavirus eventually? If so, is there a strategy to get us through this pandemic as quickly as possible without leading to excess deaths? Medscape
Happy 25th Birthday, Medscape, From Our Founder
Medscape launched on May 22, 1995. It was the first site with a radical concept: anyone who registered would have free access to trusted information previously available only through subscriptions. Medscape
Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From supply chain disruptions and PPE and ventilator shortages to exhausted caregivers — both physically and mentally — this pandemic has pushed the envelope on finding answers. Medscape Hospital Medicine
The Element of Surprise: COVID-19 Unveiled a Tale of Two Americas
Two black physicians and health equity researchers argue that the pandemic is unfolding exactly as expected. Medscape Infectious Diseases
COVID-19 Data Point to Two Possible Realities — Which Is It?
Is COVID-19 a slow-moving killer with a high death rate or a rapid spreader with minimal impact on most people? Medscape
Why I Founded United Physicians and Why You Should Join
Frustration with the MOC process led cardiologist Paul Teirstein to found NBPAS. Since then, he has had numerous requests to help physicians organize, which he has resisted — until now. Medscape
When to Restore Medical Services While We Still Fight COVID-19
Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses guidelines for deciding how to restore hospital services while not taking away from the treatment of patients with COVID-19. Medscape Business of Medicine
How ‘Surge Staffing’ Can Help Fight COVID-19 More Effectively
As hospitals become overwhelmed with patients during the COVID-19 crisis, a physician describes how redeploying healthcare workers could help. Medscape Business of Medicine
Hydroxychloroquine: Possible COVID Drug Can Be Toxic to Retinas
Before it was a potential COVID-19 therapy, it was a well-studied treatment with an established risk for retinal toxicity. Medscape Ophthalmology
An Ophthalmologist’s View of COVID-19
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg on the tough questions the field must ask itself in this ever-growing pandemic. Medscape Ophthalmology
Stopping the Med School ‘Arms Race’
Does an impressive CV really make a better doctor? Medscape Oncology
Goop Targets Gaps in Patient Care
The size of the complementary and alternative medicine market is an ‘indictment against the conventional medical industry,’ says F. Perry Wilson. What can be done to reverse this growing trend? Medscape
A Breakthrough Year in Retina Research
Dr Charles Wykoff highlights the many innovations in retina research in 2019, from the milestone moment of gene therapy to the diagnostic promise of artificial intelligence. Medscape Ophthalmology
Public Commenting Has Been Hijacked by Biopharma
In a recent analysis, 1 in 2 ‘public commenters’ giving input on state-level drug coverage decisions was someone with financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry. Medscape Oncology
These NASA Docs Keep an Eye on Astronaut Health
Dr Andrew Wilner speaks with NASA researchers about the latest data on a neuro-ocular syndrome that can occur after spaceflight. Medscape Neurology
FLUID Study Rethinks Treat-and-Extend in Neovascular AMD
Study results show that some subretinal fluid can be tolerated after anti-VEGF injections without sacrificing visual outcomes. Dr Charles Wykoff explains why it may not be that simple. Medscape Ophthalmology
Making Referrals Work for Physicians and Patients
Sending your patients to specialists is more complex than it once was, but some simple tips can make the process more beneficial for all. Medscape Optometry
Ultra-Processed Foods: Ultra-Toxic or Just Ultra-Tasty?
A recent study in Cell Metabolism linked consumption of ultra-processed foods with overeating and weight gain. So what’s different about these foods? Medscape
Two Updates in Multiple Sclerosis
Dr Stephen Krieger on when anti-MOG antibody testing is warranted, and how to properly manage the risk for post-fingolimod rebound. Medscape Neurology