COVID-19 Updates
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Standing by and still open for business during COVID-19 pandemic
“With the relaxing of telehealth requirements for Medicare that were announced on March 17, I’m setting up to ‘see’ patients remotely,” says Dr....
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Real-world shortages not addressed in new COVID-19 guidance
WHO provides up-to-date guidance on COVID-19 treatment, but real-world ingenuity will be needed to tackle thorny issues surrounding this disease...
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Lopinavir-ritonavir trial results ‘disappointing’ for severe COVID-19
But patients in the lopinavir/ritonavir group had a shorter stay in the intensive care unit than did those in the standard-care group.
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AGA and colleague societies issue clinical insights for COVID-19
Screening patients, personal protection, procedure postponement, and special precautions with infected patients are discussed.
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Patients with COVID-19 may face risk for liver injury
Mechanisms of damage remain unclear, but could include virus-, immune-, or drug-induced injury.
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COVID-19 will test medical supply stocks
“In the matter of a week or two...I think we’ll get a feel for whether or not we really have enough of the supplies that it takes,” said Dr....
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COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel...
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ACP outlines guide for COVID-19 telehealth coding, billing
Also included are tips on handling staff absences and information on allowed technology and services.
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Clinicians petition government for national quarantine
The petition was started by an apolitical Facebook group to focus attention on what members see as the most critical issues for clinicians.
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COVID-19 in pregnant women and the impact on newborns
Although data are very limited, neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 appear to be at risk for adverse outcomes.