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Most Older Patients Choose a Doctor by Convenience, Not Ratings
Many patients aged 50 to 80 years say online ratings are important, but factors such as location and insurance may take priority, according to a survey.
Medscape Medical News, April 20, 2021
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Transgender Resident Speaks Up on Coming Out in Medicine
The demands of residency are challenging enough without having to contend with coming out. With the support of her colleagues, Evelyn Carroll is now living life as her authentic self.
Medscape Medical News, April 19, 2021
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FDA Revokes Emergency Use of Solo Bamlanivimab for COVID
The manufacturer sought the withdrawal, noting that the monoclonal antibody is no longer effective alone against COVID-19.
Medscape Medical News, April 19, 2021
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Postpartum Healthcare Needs Exceed Those of Nonpostpartum Patients
Postpartum women with commercial health insurance used substantially more inpatient and outpatient care than nonpostpartum women, particularly in the first 2 months after giving birth, study says.
Medscape Medical News, April 19, 2021
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Study: Spanking May Change Children’s Brains
Spanking may cause changes in the same areas of a child's brain that are affected by more severe physical and sexual abuse.
WebMD Health News, April 19, 2021
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Fauci: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Decision Expected by Friday
'A decision almost certainly will be made by Friday,' Fauci said on CBS News' Face the Nation.
WebMD Health News, April 19, 2021
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How Three Families Enrolled Their Kids in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
"It takes a lot of commitment to enroll," says Emmanuel "Chip" Walter, MD, chief medical officer at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute and an investigator for COVID-19 vaccine trials.
WebMD Health News, April 19, 2021
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Half of US Adults Have at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
In addition, 81% of adults ages 65 and older have received at least one dose, and 66% are considered fully vaccinated.
WebMD Health News, April 19, 2021
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Biden Administration to Invest $1.7 B to Fight COVID-19 Variants
"With the information from sequencing, the CDC and state and local public health leaders can implement known prevention measures to stop the spread," according to the statement.
WebMD Health News, April 19, 2021
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Next-Generation COVID Vaccines Have Many Different Targets
As the world awaits evidence on the durability of the immune response of COVID vaccines, developers are already coming up with new approaches and delivery routes to offer more roads to protection.
Medscape Medical News, April 19, 2021