Infectious Diseases
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HCV screening risk factors in pregnant women need updating
Large study of pregnant women highlights the potential value of universal screening for hepatitis C virus.
Conference Coverage
HIV shortens life expectancy 9 years, healthy life expectancy 16 years
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Physicians pessimistic despite increased COVID-19 test kits
Physicians express frustration over safety equipment and staffing shortages.
News
Cardiac symptoms can be first sign of COVID-19
Among those affected, acute myocardial injury is either apparent at presentation or develops after hospitalization.
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At U.S. Ground Zero for coronavirus, a hospital is transformed
Hospitalists at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, Wash., benefited from an early connection with Chinese peers.
Opinion
Is COVID-19 leading to a mental illness pandemic?
Physicians can empower people by helping them to develop skills aimed at focusing on positive aspects of life, said Dr. Robert T. London.
Perspectives
Dr. Douglas Paauw reflects on practicing in the COVID-19 world
He describes his experiences treating patients during this unsettling time.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAN urges feds to further expand telehealth benefits
According to the AAN, the easing of restrictions on telehealth should be extended beyond Medicare fee-for-service to both Medicare Advantage and...
FDA/CDC
FDA to allow alternative respiratory devices to treat COVID-19
“We are providing maximum regulatory flexibility to facilitate an increase in ventilator inventory.”
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FDA issues warning on fecal transplant transmission of SARS-CoV-2
The FDA has issued several recommendations for any medically necessary usage of fecal microbiota transplantation.