Long COVID Is Real, and Many Real Questions Remain
Infectious disease experts share what the evidence reveals — and what unanswered questions remain — regarding long COVID. WebMD Health News …read more
Judge Halts South Dakota Gov. Noem’s Abortion Pill Rule
The rule would have made the state one of the hardest places in the US to get abortion pills. Judge Karen Schreier granted a request from Planned Parenthood for a restraining order on the rule. Associated Press …read more
Primary Care Docs Have Role in Hypertension Prevention for Women
Dr Santina Wheat discusses the role and responsibility that family physicians have in preventing/managing hypertension in pregnant patients as well as those of reproductive age who may become pregnant. Medscape Family Medicine …read more
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