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President Biden to up states’ vaccine supplies, targets more doses
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Weekly COVID-19 cases in children dropped 22%
One week after hitting a record high, the trend in new cases appears to return to a gradual decline.
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COVID-19 variants may prompt additional Moderna vaccine
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COVID-19 drives physician burnout for some specialties
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Biggest challenges practices faced from COVID last year: MGMA
The economic pain felt by practices has resulted in layoffs, furloughs, and/or reduced compensation for providers and staff.
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PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
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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.
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Many EM docs have treated COVID-19 patients without proper PPE: Survey
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Further warning on SGLT2 inhibitor use and DKA risk in COVID-19
Five new cases of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis seen in T2D patients with acute COVID-19 illness.
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COVID-19 in children: Latest weekly increase is largest yet
The total number reported during Jan. 8-14 topped the previous high by almost 30,000 cases.
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Moderna needs more kids for COVID vaccine trials
Trials for 12- to 17-year-olds have started, but are getting many fewer volunteers per month than needed.