COVID-19 Updates
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FDA to allow alternative respiratory devices to treat COVID-19
“We are providing maximum regulatory flexibility to facilitate an increase in ventilator inventory.”
Article
Tribes Outperform Federal Government in COVID-19 Response
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues warning on fecal transplant transmission of SARS-CoV-2
The FDA has issued several recommendations for any medically necessary usage of fecal microbiota transplantation.
Feature
COVID-19 critical care guideline offers support for frontline clinicians
The target users of this guideline are frontline clinicians, allied health professionals, and policy makers involved in the care of patients with...
News
Three COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests get FDA thumbs-up
One of the point-of-care tests can deliver results in 30 minutes, the remaining two, at 45 minutes.
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Reports increasingly suggest anosmia/hyposmia can signal early COVID-19 infection
But a WHO expert said the organization needs to look into whether anosmia is an early sign and symptom.
News from the FDA/CDC
High rate of asymptomatic COVID-19 seen in cruise ship passengers
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CDC coronavirus testing decision likely to haunt nation for months to come
Public health officials are just beginning to grapple with the fallout from a lack of early testing.
Opinion
How long is it safe to delay gynecologic cancer surgery?
Surgical triage is necessary when resources are scarce.
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AMA offers resources for front-line physicians
The resources include practical tips for using telemedicine and an ethical guide for physicians.
Opinion
Hand washing and hand sanitizer on the skin and COVID-19 infection risk
With regard to the effectiveness of hand washing against viruses, the length of time spent hand washing has been shown to have an impact on...