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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 2: Which diagnosis for hand pain, stiffness?

A 78-year-old woman comes reports experiencing hand pain and stiffness for six months. She has a history of psoriasis and hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Get ready for USMLE: See our top Step 1 test-prep stumpers

We have offered a look at some of the most frequently missed USMLE Step 1 test-prep questions. Here are the most popular stumpers of all time.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 1: Which cardiac abnormality caused a patient's death?

Weeks after a myocardial infarction, a patient with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia dies. Which cardiac abnormality caused her death?
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Sustainability

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To beat digital divide, time for “the talk” with your IT vendors

The better the conversation a medical practice has with its health IT vendors, the safer and smoother the delivery of patient care will be.
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Access to Care

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3 Min Read

Congress should closely scrutinize proposed CVS-Aetna merger

Deal could cut local competition for health insurance, retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit management services. AMA also deeply concerned about announced merger of Cigna, Express Scripts.
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Ethics

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4 Min Read

Questions abound on global inequities in reproductive health care

The ethical, social and cultural stakes of reproductive health care as a global clinical and educational enterprise present critical areas of inquiry.
Two blue buttons on a computer keyboard - one with a lock sign, one with the words 'Cyber Security'.

Sustainability

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What you can do about patient safety’s latest threat—cyberattacks

Patient safety is no longer just a bedside concern. Cyberattacks are a growing risk and demand smart responses by doctors and the government. Password security and computer screen locks are just two of the basic steps to take now.
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HIPAA

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5 steps to get a handle on your practice's cyber vulnerability

83% of physicians say their practice has experienced a cyberattack. The AMA offers expert advice to help you understand and minimize the risk to your patients’ health information.