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Wuhan coronavirus cluster suggests human-to-human spread
“This family cluster of 2019-nCoV infection that occurred outside China arouses concern regarding human-to-human transmission.”
From the Journals
Modafinil use in pregnancy tied to congenital malformations
A large Nordic study confirms a safety signal seen in postmarketing surveillance.
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HHS: Coronavirus risk low in U.S., vaccine development underway
U.S. health providers should be on the lookout for any patient who has traveled to China recently.
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Doctor wins $4.75 million award in defamation suit against hospital
The ob.gyn. says she was falsely accused of being under the influence on the job and subjected to improper suspension, treatment, and monitoring...
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Wuhan virus: What clinicians need to know
“It’s not good enough to just download CDC’s guidance; use it to make your own local plan and know what to do 24/7.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Infant deaths from birth defects decline, but some disparities widen
Gap between infants born to Hispanic and white mothers increased from 2003 to 2017.
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Actor Alan Alda discusses using empathy as an antidote to burnout
The practice “kind of opens people up to one another, which inspirits them,” the iconic actor said.
News from the FDA/CDC
Washington state patient is first U.S. case of novel coronavirus
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Medscape survey points to generational differences in physician burnout
Pulmonology specialists reported a burnout rate of 41%.
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Alan Alda, Scripps Research join forces to improve science communication
LA JOLLA, CALIF. – “Curiosity is the key to staying alive,” the iconic actor said. “That would bring us to a point of more people understanding...
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Cognitive screening of older physicians: What’s fair?
A new report leads to questions about how to standardize the process rather than have a piecemeal institutional approach and whether to focus less...