pre-pandemic – MD Update

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BiFocal: The Dual Preoccupations of the COVID Era Pulmonologist

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LEXINGTON As a pulmonologist in the time of COVID-19, Eliseo Colon, MD, has had a busy two years. The practice

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The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Professionals: Occupational Hazard, Unique Opportunity

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FRANKFORT The ferocity, duration, and unpredictability of the current pandemic leave healthcare providers particularly vulnerable to negative psychosocial impacts: COVID-19

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Critical Delays: The Importance of Meeting the Standard of Care for Cancer Diagnosis

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One of the most common lawsuits in medical malpractice defense is a delay in diagnosis of cancer. According to the

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