The FDA cites Battelle Memorial Institute for an inadequate adverse event reporting process for their mask decontamination system, which has emergency use authorization. News Alerts …read more
Plexiglas shields separated Pence and Harris, who were seated more than 12 feet apart — a safeguard requested by the senator and initially opposed (but later agreed to) by the vice president. WebMD Health News …read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has updated its page on Essure information for patients and health care providers to add additional information on adverse events reported by its manufacturer. Medscape Medical News …read more
“There are some older adults who are doing quite well during the pandemic and have actually expanded their social networks and activities.” Kaiser Health News …read more
As the president remains largely isoldated in the White House, his aides were instructed to take extensive precautions to prevent themselves from catching the coronavirus from the contagious president. Associated Press …read more
Hospitals that don’t comply will be dropped from Medicare and Medicaid. Medscape Medical News …read more
The political fight over face coverings rages. It plays out on city streets, in suburban grocery stores, in rural sheriff’s offices, and at the highest echelons of government. Kaiser Health News …read more
With the coronavirus spreading through the top levels of his campaign and administration, and reports that the White House is not doing recommended levels of contact tracing, fear for what comes next grows. WebMD Health News …read more
“The pain is real when you hear those words,” said a physician whose position was terminated after working through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
A large, randomized trial finds antibiotics are noninferior to surgery after 30 days. However, experts urge caution in rushing to the medication option for everyone. Medscape Medical News …read more