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Infection control protects hospital staff from COVID-19, study shows
The Hong Kong success story may be due to enhanced laboratory surveillance, early airborne infection isolation, and rapid-turnaround molecular...
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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.
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
High failure rate for magnetic rod system in scoliosis surgery
The Magnetic Expansion Control rod system, which was developed to replace traditional rods because of their high failure rate, has itself turned...
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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.
Conference Coverage
ERAS protocol for cesarean delivery reduces opioid usage
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for cesarean delivery decreased postoperative opioid usage by 62% in one...
Conference Coverage
Salpingectomy adds little time and no complications to cesarean delivery
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – A new meta-analysis can inform shared decision-making for those seeking to reduce risk of ovarian...
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Washington State grapples with coronavirus outbreak
King County, Wash. is Ground Zero for the first outbreak on U.S. soil.
FDA/CDC
U.S. reports first death from COVID-19, possible outbreak at long-term care facility
Health officials in Washington state said they are investigating a long-term care facility with two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 and...
Conference Coverage
After PCI, stopping antiplatelet therapy for surgery appears safe
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. –