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UK COVID-19 Update: Prepare for Winter Second Wave

News July 14, 2020

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Medical Student Creates Handbook of Clinical Signs on Black and Brown Skin

Expert Interview July 14, 2020
'Worst-case' Scenario Outlined for COVID-19 This Winter

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Intubation Boxes May Do More Harm Than Good in COVID-19 Risk

Medscape Medical News July 10, 2020

In some intubation boxes airborne droplets from patients with COVID-19 collect and shoot through the devices' arm openings, exposing healthcare workers more than using no box at all, researchers found.
'Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?'

Medscape Medical News July 7, 2020
Higher Stroke Rate in COVID-19 vs Influenza

Medscape Medical News July 7, 2020

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Blood Test Could Signal More Severe COVID-19 Risk

Medscape Medical News July 14, 2020
COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk of Barotrauma in Ventilated Patients

Reuters Health Information July 14, 2020
Elective Surgery Halt Likely Had Minor Effect on Pandemic ICU Capacity

Reuters Health Information July 14, 2020
Coronavirus-Related Syndrome Surfaces in Older Adults; Stillbirths Cause Worry

Reuters Health Information July 14, 2020
Guidance Addresses Elders With Diabetes During COVID-19

Medscape Medical News July 14, 2020
Payment Problems as Patients Lose Coverage due to COVID

Medscape Medical News July 14, 2020
'We Are Not NY in April,' But Docs in New Hot Spots Face Fatigue

Medscape Medical News July 13, 2020
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Hep C Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir Combo Promising for COVID-19

Medscape Medical News July 13, 2020

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'Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?'

Commentary July 7, 2020

As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it's safe for everyone, including those with lung disease, to wear masks.
Patients Who Refuse Masks: Responses That Won't Get You Sued

Article July 9, 2020

A patient refuses to wear a mask in your office. Can you refuse to provide care?
Yes, Current COVID Infection Fatality Rates Are a Big Deal

Commentary July 9, 2020
How Medicine Is Clearing Up Mixed Messages on Masks

Commentary July 8, 2020

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Healthcare Ethics During a Pandemic

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health July 14, 2020
Editorial: Making the Best Use of Test Kits for COVID-19

American Journal of Epidemiology July 14, 2020
High Contagiousness and Rapid Spread of SARS-CoV-2

Emerging Infectious Diseases July 13, 2020
Paradigm Shift for COVID-19 Response

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health July 9, 2020
Biomarkers Associated With ARDS Development and Mortality

Critical Care July 8, 2020
Physician Involvement in Promoting Gun Safety

Annals of Family Medicine July 7, 2020

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Most Family Medicine Residents Remain in Specialty

Medscape Medical News July 14, 2020

It is good to see an increasing diversity in the composition of physicians graduating from family medicine residency programs. Most importantly, women now account for over half of graduates.
Payment Problems as Patients Lose Coverage due to COVID

Medscape Medical News July 14, 2020
Lies and Desperation: 'Professional Study Subjects' Skew Research

Medscape Medical News July 14, 2020
'We Are Not NY in April,' But Docs in New Hot Spots Face Fatigue

Medscape Medical News July 13, 2020

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