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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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Small Increase Seen in New COVID-19 Cases Among Children

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2021
States Ready Plans to Get Pfizer COVID Vaccine to Younger Teens

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2021
Pandemic Took a Cut of Cosmetic Procedures in 2020

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2021
New Clues Show How the Immune System Fights COVID-19

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2021
Pregnant COVID-19 Patients Have Low In-Hospital Mortality Rates

Reuters Health Information May 11, 2021
Neurologic Complications in COVID Patients Common, Deadly

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2021
Novavax Delays COVID-19 Vaccine Production Timeline, Sees Filing for Authorization in 3rd Qtr

Reuters Health Information May 11, 2021
One AZ COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Gives 80% Lower Death Risk: English Data

Reuters Health Information May 11, 2021

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FDA Expands Pfizer Vaccine EUA for Children Ages 12-15

Expert Interview May 11, 2021

WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, announces the expansion of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine EUA for children ages 12-15.
ECO 2021

Conference Coverage May 11, 2021
How to Improve Our Response to COVID's Mental Tolls

Commentary May 10, 2021
Mandrola Previews (Virtual) ACC 2021

Expert Column May 10, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccines

May 7, 2021
Trending Clinical Topic: Shift Work

Medscape May 7, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children

May 3, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

April 30, 2021
COVID-19 Treatment: Investigational Drugs and Other Therapies

April 30, 2021
Trending Clinical Topic: P.1 Coronavirus Variant

Medscape April 30, 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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Reduced Severe COVID-19 Following COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 12, 2021
COVID-19 and Gender: Lower Rate But Same Mortality in Women

BMC Pulmonary Medicine May 12, 2021
Expert Consensus for COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Failure

Critical Care May 12, 2021
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Attendees of an Exercise Facility

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 10, 2021
Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at Fitness Facilities

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 7, 2021
Rapid Spread and Control of MDR Bacteria in COVID-19 Units

Emerging Infectious Diseases May 6, 2021

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For Your Patients

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.
The Impact of Reopening on Our Pets WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon, about the impact of reopening on our pets.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Workers WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Melissa Smith Haley, MSW, LMSW, National President, National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), about the pandemic's impact on the essential role of social workers.

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