Opinion
Physicians and health systems can reduce fear around COVID-19
March 18, 2020
“We must look after our patients. But we also have to look after ourselves so that we can look after our patients,” said Dr. Peter M. Yellowlees.
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White House expands Medicare telehealth services amid COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Seniors across the nation, no matter where they live, will be able to receive a wide range of services via telehealth.
Opinion
COVID-19 in pediatric patients: What the hospitalist needs to know
March 17, 2020
Children could be very efficient vectors of COVID-19 and potentially spread the pathogen to vulnerable populations.
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Coronavirus stays in aerosols for hours, on surfaces for days
March 17, 2020
Aerosol and fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 are plausible.
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Potential GI manifestation, transmission of coronavirus
March 17, 2020
The virus appears to infect and could potentially spread through the gastrointestinal route.
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Treating COVID-19 in patients with diabetes
March 17, 2020
Most health advisories about COVID-2019 mention diabetes as one of the high-risk categories for the disease.
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COVID-19: Extra caution needed for patients with diabetes
March 17, 2020
Coexisting heart disease, kidney disease, advanced age, and frailty are likely to further increase the severity of disease.
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FDA provides flexibility to improve COVID-19 test availability
March 17, 2020
Laboratories developing tests who work with the appropriate state authorities will no longer need to pursue an emergency use authorization from the FDA.
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CDC expert answers top COVID-19 questions
March 17, 2020
Dr. Jay C. Butler, of the CDC, discusses coronavirus testing, immunity, and recovery with JAMA editor Howard Bauchner, MD, during a recent interview.
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Trump to governors: Don’t wait for feds on medical supplies
March 16, 2020
President Trump outlined new guidance for Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.