This week on the MedicCast News, I take a look at a story focusing on the influence that medical product marketing has on physicians and others when they are referring patients for procedures and medications.  You can check out your doctor's links at EthicalDoctor.org. I also take a look at a story about a Nebraska Paramedic who almost dies from a spider bite, reminding all of us that it is important to review the environmental dangers in our region and be prepared to treat these injuries when they occur.  Finally, I take a look at an article about underage alcohol consumption at sporting events and remind providers about the upcoming school and college sports seasons with all of the inherent problems facing event medicine providers.

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