COVID-19 Update: Virus’ Next Victims, Life After the ICU
These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News …read more
Gestational Diabetes Cut With Plant-Based Diet Before Pregnancy
Plant-based diets, primarily comprised of healthy foods, including wholefoods, fruit and vegetables, eaten pre-pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
Routine Anxiety Screening Recommended for Women
The lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders in US women is 40%, about twice that of men. Experts say anxiety can be a manifestation of underlying issues including PTSD, sexual harassment, and assault. Medscape Medical News …read more
Most of Feds’ Remdesivir to Be Distributed by End of Month
Hospitals across the United States currently have access to the remdesivir they need to treat patients. But it’s unclear when the next shipment is coming. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dexamethasone Hailed as ‘Breakthrough’ in COVID-19 Trial
A cheap and widely used steroid called dexamethasone has become the first drug shown to be able to save lives among COVID-19 patients in what scientists said is a ‘major breakthrough’ in the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters Health Information …read more
FDA Revokes Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine
The agency rescinded its controversial authorization allowing use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat people with COVID-19. News Alerts …read more
Native American Mothers and a Hospital’s Secret Coronavirus Policy
Pregnant Native American women were singled out for COVID-19 testing on the basis of their race and ZIP code, clinicians say. While awaiting results, some mothers were separated from their newborns. ProPublica …read more
Food Deserts Linked to Greater Pregnancy Morbidity
Lack of adequate access to affordable high-quality food is associated with a modestly greater risk of pregnancy morbidity, according to a retrospective observational study. Medscape Medical News …read more
CDC Emphasizes Pandemic Not Over, Need to Avoid Large Gatherings
The CDC released recommendations for daily life and group gatherings, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue for some time and that large gatherings should be avoided. Medscape Medical News …read more
COVID-19 Spawns an Important New MD Job Title
COVID-19 has brought about a massive change in the adoption of telehealth, so it’s critical to develop a new job title that will integrate telehealth into health system operations, says a physician. Medscape Business of Medicine …read more