COVID-19 has caused medical conferences to be canceled this spring. Some regular attendees are expressing relief. Will this disruption lead to lasting changes?
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Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Many Surgery Centers to Serve As COVID-19 Hospitals
Under pressure, the federal government announced it will let surgery centers, hotels and even college dorms serve as hospitals to treat an overflow of patients.
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AI Might Spot At-Risk COVID-19 Patients
Developed by U.S. and Chinese researchers, the artificial intelligence (AI) program has been tested at two hospitals in China with 53 patients who were diagnosed in January with COVID-19. The new tool is considered experimental and is now in testing.
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COVID-19 Slows Drug Studies, Curbs Clinical Trials
Most studies not considered critical are being deferred. This won’t have much effect in the short term, but if this continues, it could delay patient care and the federal approval of drugs that treat a wide range of conditions.
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Evidence COVID Survivors' Blood May Help Very Ill
The study of five critically ill patients from near the initial epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic found that all five patients survived COVID-19 following the transfusion.
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Don't Fall Prey to COVID-19 Scammers
Social distancing has created an easy playground for "fraudulent telemarketers and internet scammers," said Karen Roberto, a gerontology expert from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
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COVID-19 Death Rate Drops, Still Deadly to Seniors
The infection is still much deadlier than the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, and the risk rises sharply with age, the researchers say.
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Hospitals Face Cash Crunch in 60-90 Days Due to COVID-19: Report
A modeling analysis based on hospital financial data finds that most hospitals will lose big bucks on COVID-19 treatments and canceled elective procedures.
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N95 Face Masks Could Be Sterilized and Re-Used
Researchers at University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst report that an N95 mask sterilized with hydrogen peroxide blocked infectious particles as effectively as a new mask.
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COVID-19 and the Science of Social Distancing
One expert suggests that if the virus wanes during warmer months, the best approach will be to practice on and off periods of social distancing.
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New Guidance on Early Med School Graduation Amid COVID-19
The committee has issued 'guiding principles' for medical schools considering early graduation for final-year medical students to increase staffing levels to handle COVID-19 patients.
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FDA Face Mask and Respirator Policy in COVID-19 (2020)
2020 guidelines on enforcement policy for face masks and respirators by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Trending Clinical Topic: Social Distancing
A key strategy to combat the widening COVID-19 pandemic has been the focus of much attention, making it this week's top trending clinical topic.
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C.D.C. Weighs Advising Everyone to Wear a Mask
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Frightened Doctors Face Off With Hospitals Over Rules on Protective Gear
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The Week That Wasn't in COVID-19: 17 Days, Peak in 3 Weeks, Croc
Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
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COVID-19 'Infodemic': Researchers Step Up to Stop the Spread
Canadian scientists are researching ways of fighting the proliferation of misinformation about COVID-19, which is spreading almost as quickly as the virus itself.
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COVID-19: Is Primary Care Ready to Switch to Telemedicine?
How GPs are harnessing technology to keep offering consultations during coronavirus.
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Frightened Doctors Face Off With Hospitals Over Rules on Protective Gear
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EMA Says Stay on Angiotensin Drugs During COVID-19 Pandemic
The guidance follows similar advice issued by other European and American cardiology societies in light of reports questioning a connection to the virus.
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Coronavirus Daily Digest: March 31, 2020
A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19
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Stop Avoiding That Doctor’s Appointment
Stats from a national survey in 2019 reconfirm past findings about men’s unwillingness to make routine doctor visits.
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Recognizing ADHD in Girls
It’s common for parents, teachers, and other adults to overlook ADHD in inattentive, easily distracted girls.
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Monday, 30 March 2020
More Than 1 in 3 Cardiologists Burned Out, Many Ready to Bolt
These are not great signals, I think they're shocking, quite frankly,' one observer remarked.
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Researchers Find Way to Clean, Re-Use N95 Masks
This method has long been used to decontaminate equipment, Wayne Thomann, director emeritus of the Duke Occupational & Environmental Safety Office, told CBS News.
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FDA Approves Test That Can Detect Coronavirus in Minutes
The US Food and Drug Administration granted the approval under its Emergency Use Authorization. Abbott said it will start distribution next week and will ramp up manufacturing to 50,000 tests per day.
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66 Coronavirus Cases in Maryland Nursing Home
The cases at the 104-bed Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mount Airy increased Maryland's total number of confirmed infections to more than 1,200 on the weekend.
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HHS Investigating Complaints Over Ventilator Rationing in Disabled
Advocates say that ventilator plans discriminate against people with mental and physical disabilities.
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U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
The field hospital at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan is meant to free hospitals in the city to boost their fight against the new coronavirus, CBS News reported.
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Stars Perform Benefit Coronavirus Concert at Home
In an hour-long benefit concert to raise money for people affected by the coronavirus pandemic, musicians including Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys and Dave Grohl performed from their homes.
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COVID-19 Daily: Ventilator Rationing, Fast-Turnaround Tests
These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
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COVID-19 Testing Hits Second Wall: Lack of Supplies
Just as many parts of the country were finally getting their COVID-19 testing programs running smoothly, supply shortages are slowing those efforts.
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COMMENTARY: 'Stealth Transmission' of COVID-19 Demands Widespread Mask UsageC
A New York cardiologist calls for universal mask usage to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Grandparents 'Grounded' From COVID-19 Crave Contact
Grandparents all over the country are stuck at home from quarantines, unable to visit their children and grandchildren. Some are getting creative to gain some sort of contact.
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Survey Shows Just How Dire PPE Shortages Are at Many Hospitals
Only 12% of facilities surveyed have received supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile, researchers from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology report.
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COVID-19 Daily: New Hydroxychloroquine Data, Dire PPE Shortages
These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
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ASRS Guidance on Managing COVID-19 Risk in Retinal Procedures
Retinal specialists need to weigh the risk for vision loss against the risk for COVID-19 when deciding which patients need to be seen urgently vs those whose treatment can be delayed.
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Should Teens Wait to Date?
Teens who wait to date may be emotionally healthier than their peers and rate higher in social and leadership skills, a recent study says.
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Common Heart Drugs' Risk With COVID-19 Unproven.
Could a blood pressure or diabetes medicine make COVID-19 more severe?
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The World Pushes Back Against E-Cigarettes and Juul
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A Parent's Guide to Fighting Coronavirus Stress
Stressed-out parents should reach out to others for support during the coronavirus pandemic, child health experts say.
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What Dental Offices Are Doing to Prevent COVID-19
On March 16, the American Dental Association called on dentists to suspend elective care for three weeks to lower the risk.
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Common Lab Test Changes You Should Know
A doctor's visit often includes a stop at the lab for blood tests. But the last few years have brought changes to how some common lab tests are done.
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Do Gene Mutations Explain Young COVID-19 Cases?
Plans call for enrolling 500 patients worldwide who are under age 50, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted to an intensive care unit, and have no underlying health problems such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease.
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Coronavirus Daily Digest: March 30, 2020
A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19
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President Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill
President Donald Trump signed into law a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package after the U.S. House voted Friday to approve it.
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Sunday, 29 March 2020
‘A Heart-Wrenching Thing’: Hospital Bans on Visits Devastate Families
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Saturday, 28 March 2020
Coronavirus May Add Billions to the Nation’s Health Care Bill
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Friday, 27 March 2020
More Americans Should Probably Wear Masks for Protection
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