Extortion Scam Targets Clinicians in Several States
Ohio’s warning came this week in a resurgence of the familiar fraud attempts. Boards remind clinicians they don’t request fine payments by phone or fax. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘Cardio-obstetrics’ Tied to Better Outcome in Pregnancy With CVD
A multidisciplinary cardio-obstetrics team-based care model may help improve cardiovascular care for pregnant women with cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study. Medscape Medical News …read more
CDC Panel Takes on COVID Vaccine Rollout, Risks, and Side Effects
CDC’s vaccine advisers were briefed Friday on potential approaches for a COVID vaccine rollout and a method for tracking adverse events of these shots. Medscape Medical News …read more
HHS Extends Deadline for Patient Access to Your Clinical Notes
Just 4 days before a new law on information sharing with patients was to go into effect, the US Department of Health and Human Services gave health organizations more time. Medscape Medical News …read more
Two COVID-19 Outpatient Antibody Drugs Show Encouraging Results
Regeneron’s cocktail appeared to reduce viral load and the need for further medical care. Eli Lilly’s experimental treatment resulted in reduced viral load and hospitalizations. Medscape Medical News …read more
Black Resident Dies After Childbirth, Highlights Tragic Trend
Black Resident Dies After Childbirth, Highlights Tragic Trend Medscape Medical News …read more
Shared Decision-Making Aids Choice of PrEP
A patient-centered approach can help guide people at risk for HIV exposure to decide on the best choice of pre-exposure prophylaxis regimens, stifling the noise of direct-to-consumer advertising. Medscape Medical News …read more
POP Surgeries Not Tied to Decreased Sexual Functioning
The researchers determined that there is “moderate to high quality data” supporting the influence of POP on sexual activity and function. Medscape Medical News …read more
Lilly Stops Antibody Trial in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
The company cited new data from the NIH showing no significant benefit for bamlanivimab in combination with remdesivir for people hospitalized with COVID-19. Medscape Medical News …read more
More Mask Wearing Could Save 130,000 US Lives by End of February
IHME researchers predict the potential number of lives saved from COVID-19 this winter based on different percentages of Americans following mask and social distancing recommendations. Medscape Medical News …read more