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COVID-19: Managing resource crunch and ethical challenges
April 14, 2020
Allocation of health care resources should be made according to a plan, by a triage team, and not left to front-line clinicians.
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Presymptomatic or asymptomatic? ID experts on shifting terminology
April 13, 2020
They also discussed the growing realization of racial disparities in COVID-19.
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COVID-19 hits physician couple: Dramatically different responses
April 13, 2020
Their story, one of two people living together but with such different responses to the infection, illustrates how much is still to be learned about COVID-19.
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NYC hospitals require health care workers to report in person, even for phone and telehealth work
April 13, 2020
Recently, many medical associations have issued statements supporting the rights of health care workers to speak up without fear of repercussion. But social workers have been complying with the orders because they say they’re scared of retaliation.
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Doing things right vs. doing the right things
April 13, 2020
There has been inconsistent guidance in regard to the containment of COVID-19 within health care systems.
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Coronavirus tests are being fast-tracked by the FDA, but it’s unclear how accurate they are
April 13, 2020
“What good is a test if you don’t know it’s giving you reliable results?” one expert said. Concerns are mounting that a lack of accurate testing will make it more difficult for America to relax social distancing.
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Infusion center directors shuffle treatment services in the era of COVID-19
April 10, 2020
“We look for ways to try to reassure patients and to comfort them, and work with them to make the best of the situation,” Dr. Christopher R. Phillips said.
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CDC issues new return-to-work guidelines
April 10, 2020
Essential workers must take their temperature before work, wear a facial mask at all times, and practice social distancing when at work.
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CDC: Screen nearly all adults, including pregnant women, for HCV
April 10, 2020
Screening should go beyond baby boomers.
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Almost 90% of COVID-19 admissions involve comorbidities
April 10, 2020
New CDC network reports on its first month of national COVID-19 hospitalization surveillance.