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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) continues to reshape the globe. Stay current with the latest updates essential for healthcare professionals.

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Feds Go on Offense Ahead of Potential Omicron Spread in US

Medscape Medical News December 3, 2021
S. Africa Reports Jump in Cases, US Detects More Omicron Variant

WebMD Health News December 3, 2021
In COVID Battle, Omicron May Outrun Delta, Experts Say

WebMD Health News December 3, 2021
Rituximab Likely Raises Risk of Hospital Death in COVID-19 Patients

Reuters Health Information December 3, 2021
Moderna Could Have Omicron Booster Ready in March

Reuters Health Information December 3, 2021
Threefold Higher Risk of Reinfection From Omicron

Reuters Health Information December 3, 2021
EU Regulator Begins Real-Time Review of Valneva's COVID-19 Shot

Reuters Health Information December 3, 2021
US Rushed Contracts to COVID-19 Suppliers With Troubled Plants

Reuters Health Information December 3, 2021

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Dr. Topol Discusses the Omicron Variant, Therapeutics, and Rising Case Counts

Expert Interview December 3, 2021

Eric Topol, MD, Discusses the Omicron Variant, Therapeutics, and Rising Case Counts
Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2021

Report December 3, 2021
It Feels Like COVID Is Closing In

Commentary December 3, 2021
Travel Bans: The Latest Security Theater

Blog December 3, 2021

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

December 2, 2021
COVID-19 Treatment: Investigational Drugs and Other Therapies

November 30, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines

November 12, 2021
Trending Clinical Topic: Vitamin D

Medscape November 12, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children

November 4, 2021
Fast Five Quiz: Influenza Practice Essentials

Medscape November 3, 2021

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Clinical Guidelines View All

COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance: Cancer Patients (NCCN, 2021)

Medscape February 26, 2021
IDSA Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 (2020)

Medscape April 29, 2020
Consensus Statement on Chest Imaging in Patients with COVID-19 (Fleischner Society, 2020)

Medscape April 27, 2020
Guidelines on Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy during COVID-19 (2020)

Medscape April 27, 2020
Managing Newborns of Mothers With COVID-19: Clinical Practice Guidelines (AAP, 2020)

Medscape April 24, 2020
Guidelines on Hypoxic COVID-19 Patients (SCCM, 2020)

Medscape April 24, 2020

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Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Against Hospitalization

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 6, 2021
COVID-19 and Metabolic-associated Liver Disease

Liver International December 6, 2021
Health Care Equity Cannot Afford Further Delays

JACC: Heart Failure December 6, 2021
Impact of Fever Thresholds in Detection of COVID-19

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society December 6, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness During Delta Variant Predominance

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 3, 2021
Acute Care Resource Use After Elective Surgery in the U.S.

American Journal of Critical Care December 3, 2021

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Impact of COVID-19 on Children's Mental Health WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Benjamin Perks, Head of Campaigns and Advocacy for UNICEF, about the impact the pandemic has had on children's mental health worldwide. What can families and communities do to help?
5 Tips to Maximize Your Mental Health WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, outlines five tips to maximize your mental health.
60 Seconds: Is It COVID-19 or Allergies? WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explains the difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies.

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