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CMS issues guidance on containing spread of coronavirus
The agency published two guidance documents related to helping contain the spread of the coronavirus, primarily aimed at ensuring that health care...
Feature
Survey: 2020 will see more attacks on ACA
Few physicians believe that the election will result in support for universal health care.
Conference Coverage
AFib patients do best on a DOAC started 7-10 days post stroke
LOS ANGELES – Observational data hints at the best time to start oral anticoagulation in AFib patients after a cardioembolic stroke.
Conference Coverage
DAPT may benefit symptomatic carotid endarterectomy patients
LOS ANGELES – Observational data suggest dual antiplatelet therapy improves symptomatic-patient outcomes after carotid endarterectomy.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA moves to expand coronavirus testing capacity; CDC clarifies testing criteria
Close to a million tests will be available by week’s end, predicted HHS Secretary Alex Azar
From the Journals
Varied nightly bedtime, sleep duration linked to CVD risk
Circadian disruption may occur outside of shift work and accumulate over time, particularly given modern lifestyle factors such as increased use...
Conference Coverage
Transradial access gains converts among U.S. interventional neurologists
LOS ANGELES - Radial-artery access for neruovascular catheterization is replacing the traditional femoral-artery approach because of less bleeding...
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What medical conferences are being canceled by coronavirus?
In the United States, however, most medical conferences are moving forward as planned – at least for now.
FDA/CDC
Upcoming vaccine may offset surge in polio subtypes
Response to polio outbreaks involves fast-tracking a modified oral vaccine.
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Washington State grapples with coronavirus outbreak
King County, Wash. is Ground Zero for the first outbreak on U.S. soil.
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Bad behavior by medical trainees target of new proposal
Unprofessional behaviors by medical trainees are universally deemed egregious and worthy of discipline, but often these lapses may offer teachable...