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President Biden signs 10 new orders to help fight COVID-19
Biden said as many as 500,000 Americans will have died by February. “It’s going to take months for us to turn things around.”
From the Journals
Metformin treatment again linked to fewer deaths from COVID-19
The reduction in mortality among those with diabetes taking metformin prior to COVID-19 diagnosis was significant.
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Seven ways President Biden could now change health care
Democrats’ small majorities in both houses of Congress suggest that moderation and bipartisanship will be necessary to get things done.
Opinion
Reproductive psychiatry in 2021: Old questions and new challenges
The level of anxiety associated with decisions to sustain or to discontinue treatment during pregnancy seems to have increased for some patients...
Resources
Patient Handout: Safe practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
In addition to sharing this handout (see PDF link) with your patients, Dr. Gupta also recommends advising them to watch the video Hand-washing...
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President Biden kicks off health agenda with COVID actions, WHO outreach
President Biden issued an executive order requiring masks and physical distancing in all federal buildings.
From the Journals
COVID-19 may damage blood vessels in the brain
A postmortem study reveals signs of vascular inflammation in the brains of deceased patients.
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Patients fend for themselves to access highly touted COVID antibody treatments
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Biden’s COVID-19 challenge: 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days. It won’t be easy.
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Women physicians and the pandemic: A snapshot
“Be realistic with your time and commitments, allowing time for restoration and rest,” Dr. Linda Brubaker said.
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Women psychiatrists struggle to balance work-life demands during COVID-19
“The painfully loud and clear message is that our patients need us, and our children … rely on us,” said Dr. Misty Richards.