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Fallout, Confusion Continue in Wake of CDC Mask Announcement
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, defends the policy after the agency announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks for indoor and other activities.
WebMD Health News, May 17, 2021
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Alert
Class I Recall for Some Abbott Assurity and Endurity Pacemakers
Abbott says moisture may get into the device causing an electrical short, potentially leading to a loss of device pacing, telemetry failure, or errors in information and reduced battery life.
News Alerts, May 17, 2021
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ACC 2021
Atorvastatin: A Potential Treatment in COVID-19?
Results of a randomized trial show no effect for severe COVID-19 patients in ICU, but there was a hint of benefit in the subgroup treated within 7 days of symptom onset in the INSPIRATION-S study.
Medscape Medical News, May 17, 2021
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Biden: US to Send US-Approved Vaccines Abroad
'No ocean's wide enough, no wall's high enough to keep us safe,' Biden said. 'Rampant disease and death in other countries can destabilize those countries and pose a risk to us as well.'
WebMD Health News, May 17, 2021
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Florida Governor to Pardon COVID Offenses
The executive order covers criminal penalties for things like refusing to practice social distancing or adhering to mask mandates.
WebMD Health News, May 17, 2021
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Race, Socioeconomics: Barriers to Migraine Care
Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status can hinder and delay patient access to migraine treatment and result in poorer outcomes, new research suggests.
Medscape Medical News, May 17, 2021
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ACC 2021
ACC Survey: COVID Slams Already Weary CV Workforce
Data show burnout rates nearly doubled amid the pandemic and put a spotlight on the importance of leadership from healthcare organizations.
Medscape Medical News, May 17, 2021
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Survey Shows Latinos Are the Most Eager to Get Vaccinated
Unvaccinated Hispanics are almost twice as likely as unvaccinated Blacks or whites to want a COVID vaccination. But many face a variety of access problems, ranging from fear to time squeeze.
Kaiser Health News, May 17, 2021
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Fauci Says Pandemic Exposed 'Undeniable Effects of Racism'
"COVID-19 has shone a bright light on our own society’s failings," Anthony Fauci, MD, said during a graduation ceremony for Emory University.
Associated Press, May 17, 2021
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Poll Shows Low Trust in US Public Health Systems
About 1300 people were surveyed in February and March regarding how much they trust different parts of the American healthcare system.
WebMD Health News, May 17, 2021