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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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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CDC Says Blocking Middle Airline Seats Could Reduce COVID Spread

WebMD Health News April 15, 2021
AAN 2021

COVID-Related Syndrome Tied to Neurologic Symptoms in Kids

Medscape Medical News April 15, 2021
Why Are a Tiny Number of Vaccinated People Being Hospitalized?

ProPublica April 15, 2021
EU Countries Move Toward COVID Passes to Reopen Summer Travel

Reuters Health Information April 15, 2021
In World First, Denmark Ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Shot

Reuters Health Information April 15, 2021
Airports Step Up Mental Health Support as Passenger Anxiety Soars

Kaiser Health News April 15, 2021
Nebraska Woman With Blood Clots After Vaccine Still Critical

Associated Press April 15, 2021
CanSinoBIO Says No Serious Blood Clots From Its Vaccine

Reuters Health Information April 15, 2021

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One Doctor's Account of Long-term Care in the COVID Era

Commentary April 15, 2021

For the last 5 months, geriatrician Christian Bergman, MD, has kept a journal of what it's been like to manage long-term care residents and staff — as well as train others — during a pandemic.
Frieden on CDC Fumbles, Blood Clots, and Fixing Our COVID Approach

Expert Interview April 15, 2021
Ivermectin or Fluvoxamine for Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19

Commentary April 15, 2021
Knowable Magazine

Four Ways HIV Activists Have Saved Lives During COVID

Commentary April 15, 2021

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Trending Clinical Topic: Saliva

Medscape April 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines

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

April 6, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

April 2, 2021
Laboratory Diagnostics and Testing Guidance for COVID-19

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

April 2, 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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COVID-19 and Emergencies in Patients With Diabetes

Journal of Medical Case Reports April 15, 2021
COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Emerging Infectious Diseases April 15, 2021
Factors Related to HPV Vaccination Promotion in Dental Settings

Preventing Chronic Disease April 15, 2021
Observed Face Mask Use at Six Universities

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report April 14, 2021
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Meat Processing Workers

Emerging Infectious Diseases April 13, 2021
Demographics of Persons Initially Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report April 12, 2021

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For Your Patients

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.
Camels, Llamas, and Alpacas May Help Fight COVID-19 WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Aashish Manglik, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, UCSF, about how nanobodies could help in the fight against COVID-19.

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