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The DEA Plans to Reschedule Marijuana: What Happens Next?

Medscape Medical News May 2, 2024

The DEA's plan to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III was expected. But what does it mean for clinicians and patients?
Cannabis for Psychiatric Disorders? Experts Weigh In

Medscape Psychiatry January 8, 2024
Not All Exercise Is Beneficial: The PA Paradox Explained

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2023

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High Olive Oil Intake Linked to Lower Dementia-Related Death

Medscape Medical News May 7, 2024
ACMS 2024

Some Patients More Likely to Get Opioids After Mohs Surgery

Medscape Medical News May 7, 2024
ACMS 2024

Rates of Emotional and Physical Stress High in Mohs Surgeons

Medscape Medical News May 7, 2024
APA 2024

Improv Empowers Med Students to Navigate Racial Bias

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2024
APA 2024

Clinicians Often Use Stigmatizing Language for OUD Patients

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2024
Substance Abuse and Firearm Injuries Increase Mortality

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2024
ADHD Tied to Risk for Lewy Body Disease, Dementia, MCI

Medscape Medical News May 6, 2024
Baseline Antipsychotic Dose Predicts Conversion to Psychosis

Medscape Medical News May 3, 2024

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Challenges and Rewards of Life as a German Prison Doctor

Expert Interview March 1, 2024

From addiction to infectious diseases, delve into the unique life of doctors working in Germany's prison system.
Progressive Motor, Cognitive Decline in 51-Year-Old Woman

Commentary May 1, 2024

Dr Karen E. Anderson provides a brief guide to the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of Huntington disease.
Headache, Migraine, and Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy

Commentary April 30, 2024
Hereditary Amyloidosis: 5 Things to Know

Commentary April 29, 2024

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Fast Five Quiz: Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz April 22, 2024

How familiar are you with the management of symptoms in multiple sclerosis? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
A 12-Year-Old Asks to 'Take a Mental Health Day'

Case Challenge April 17, 2024
Skill Checkup: A Woman With Memory Issues

Skill Checkup April 16, 2024
Rapid Review Quiz: Huntington Disease

Interactive Quiz April 15, 2024

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APA 2024

May 04-8, 2024 New York City, New York
ADAA 2024

April 11-14, 2024 Boston, Massachusetts
EPA 2024

April 06-9, 2024 Budapest, Hungary

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