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Academic medicine refers to a multifaceted clinical approach that combines things like research, education, and exploration of new technologies into a person’s treatment. It includes refining substance use treatment, offering more specific training for physicians, combatting stigmas around addiction and substance use, and removing policies that bar patients from care. Carlos Blanco, MD, PhD, director of NIDA’s Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research, says that academic medicine could help tear down current barriers that prevent many people from accessing life-saving care....

The Savior In the West, we have a bad habit of trying to write Russians’ history for them. The question we should ask is, “What is Putin’s legacy as Russians see it?” Here’s how I think their historians will write it. Putin cannot possibly be evaluated apart from the first post-Soviet decade. For nearly three quarters of Russians, the 1990s meant the collapse of their state and standard of living....

“Due to the significance of asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission, this guidance further reinforces the need to test asymptomatic persons, including close contacts of a person with documented SARS-CoV-2 infection,” the updated testing guidelines say. The shift in testing protocols prompted concern from scientists and public health officials. Widespread testing of both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals has been a cornerstone of the pandemic’s containment efforts. “This walk back is a threat to public health and the gains we’ve made,” William Li, MD, a physician scientist in Cambridge, Massachusetts, tells Verywell....

Was this the best World Cup final ever? Too limiting. Was this the best World Cup game ever? Same problem. Was this the best soccer game ever? Or maybe even the best game in any sport humans play? That’s where one must carry this discussion after Argentina and France tied through 120 minutes of soccer at 3-3 and the Argentines claimed the trophy with a 4-2 edge in a penalty kick shootout to end the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar....

St-Pierre. a three-time former UFC Welterweight champion, returned to the mixed martial arts after a four-year layoff and the former Ivory Coast international was in attendance to give him the support needed to defeat his opponent, Michael Bisping. The former Blues talisman definitely had a great night of the fight but he fancied St-Pierre’s entrance into the New York City arena. A post shared by didierdrogba (@didierdrogba) on Nov 5, 2017 at 2:40am PST

An own goal from Allyson and Anthony Nwakaeme’s 89th minute effort propelled the Camels to the their 10th league win of the season as they reclaimed the top spot in the Israeli top-flight table with 33 points from 15 games. After the triumph, Ogu lauded the team’s performance but he has picked the victory as a worthy present to celebrate the festive season.

The Red talisman sent the Pharaohs to the World Cup for the first time since 1990 with his brace against Congo on October 8 and was omitted by Hector Cuper to avoid fatigue. After bagging a brace against West Ham United on Saturday, Salah is enjoying his time in different café locations while his friends get ready for international duties with their countries.

After inspiring Shanghai Shenhua to their fourth Chinese FA Cup title with two goals in that ensured a 3-3 aggregate win against Shanghai SIPG in November, the 33-year-old treated himself and his friends to a cruise in Lagos. The boat which costs about $460,000 is able to move on both land and water. A post shared by Obafemi Martins (@obagoal) on Dec 9, 2017 at 7:55am PST A post shared by Obafemi Martins (@obagoal) on Dec 9, 2017 at 7:48am PST

The 28-year-old forward completed a club-record transfer from West Ham United to the Liberty Stadium. Ayew will stay with the Swans until June 2021 after signing a three-and-half-year deal. And Jordan who has been impressive for Carlos Carvalhal’s men disclosed that he is looking forward to playing alongside his brother as the Swans continue their fight against relegation.

The jockeying for position in ‘96 goes well beyond the individual styles of a populist, puppy-dog Kemp or a cool, aristocratic Weld. The potential candidates represent different wings of the GOP, and if they all try to take off at once in 1996, the party could fly apart. It’s not at all clear that the successors to Ronald Reagan and George Bush can sustain the GOP’s shaky coalition of supply-siders, fundamentalists, country-club moderates and blue-collar ethnics....

Marco Silva’s remarkable Hull turnaround The Italy international, who has nine Ligue 1 goals this season, was dropped to the bench for Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Saint-Etienne. 24-year-old attacking midfielder Eysseric was deployed in preference to the former Liverpool and Inter star, and was full of praise for his colleague but for one aspect of his game. “When I see him miss a shot or not scoring, he lowers his head, grumbles and doesn’t want to talk,” he said....

Rocky Arceneaux, Elliott’s agent, confirmed the Monday report and said Elliott is “feeling good.” MORE: What to know about coronavirus & the NFL’s 2020 season Elliott was upset that his condition became public. He wondered whether patient confidentiality was violated. Elliott is the most notable NFL player to have tested positive for the coronavirus so far with the league about a month away from opening training camps. Saints coach Sean Payton also contracted the virus in March....

Surely everyone has seen them at this point because the Ohio State running back rolls up his jersey during every game. They are the abs of college football. Elliott explains why he rolls up the jersey for the signature look. MORE: CFP National Championship photos | Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘Mean Tweets’ CFB edition | OSU-Oregon championship mural “I just don’t like how loose jerseys are at the bottom, so I just tuck it up and roll it,” Elliott told USA Today Sports....

From a military perspective, that extends well past our continued troop presence in places like Germany, where I was stationed during the Vietnam War, but also to our aerospace and defense industry which has fostered interoperability among our allies since World War II. America’s premier example of operating alongside European allies is our F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most sophisticated stealth fighter jet made by Lockheed Martin and supported by U....

Sunday’s race in China will be the 1,000th Grand Prix in 70 years of F1 racing. It will be the 16th edition of the Chinese Grand Prix. Naturally, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, the driver with the second most wins in Formula One history, will be the favorite to add to his total of 74 career victories. MORE FORMULA 1: Verstappen reveling in Red Bull’s “amazing” new era Yes, Hamilton has won five times in China (four from pole), and no other driver has won in China more than twice....

The FA last month confirmed it has received a bid, reportedly worth as much as £800 million , for Wembley from Shahid Khan, the billionaire owner of NFL franchise the Jacksonville Jaguars and newly-promoted Premier League side Fulham . The Pakistani-American has promised to fund major refurbishments to the national stadium, safeguard the future of England matches and attract major new events to the arena, including an increase in NFL fixtures....

The 37-year-old Argentine sent shockwaves early Sunday when he birdied seven holes in a row, spanning holes 6 through 12. Gomez went on to bogey the next two holes after that run, but regrouped with birdies on the 17th and 18th to take a one-shot lead into the clubhouse, at 20 under, after posting an 8-under 62. MORE: PGA Tour winners of 2015-16 season Brandt Snedeker, playing one group behind Gomez, birdied the par-5 18th to force a playoff....

Published by the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, containing conclusions from a 16-month probe, the 450-page report alleged each company is a “gatekeeper” of their respective market, using lofty positions to keep competitive advantage. Likening their control to the era of “oil barons and railroad tycoons,” it said: “Whether through self-preferencing, predatory pricing, or exclusionary conduct, the dominant platforms exploited their power in order to become even more dominant.” Antitrust subcommittee chair David Cicilline said on Twitter each company uses that dominance to control distribution, protect their positioning and expand their powers....

While there are a number of major issues facing the United States, from the COVID-19 pandemic to race relations, one question could distract from all the rest: Are the candidates taking performance-enhancing drugs? Accusations of drug-taking and speculation about Trump and Biden’s health have arisen after both candidates have stumbled in debates and speeches in the past. The president has recently added fuel to the fire by demanding a drug test before or after the debate....

On Monday, he suggested that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp intervene in the state’s election process to order that signature matches are repeated. Officials verified mail ballots through Georgia’s signature-matching process during the initial round of vote tabulation that took place after Election Day. The current audit marks Georgia’s third ballot-tallying endeavor, following a manual recount of votes cast in the presidential race to confirm new electronic tabulation machines functioned correctly....