September 21, 2020
Experts Say a COVID-19 Infection May Result in Lasting Health Consequences
A growing number of patients infected with COVID-19 are experiencing lasting and serious health conditions caused by the virus.
September 17, 2020
ADA Declares Dentists Essential, Disagrees With WHO Advice to Delay Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that people delay dental care. However, as stated in a recent statement, the American Dental Association (ADA) “respectfully yet strongly disagrees.”
September 11, 2020
CDC Says Frontline Healthcare Providers with Undetected COVID-19 Infections Could be Spreading the Virus
CDC says understanding the prevalence of and factors associated with COVID-19 infection among frontline providers is essential for developing effective strategies that minimize the spread of the virus in healthcare settings.
September 8, 2020
How to Prevent Medication Errors When Faced With the Pressures of Pandemic Care
The hectic pace of pandemic care may contribute to medication errors. It’s critical to recognize this risk by putting into place safeguards that support identifying and preventing these errors.
September 2, 2020
Emergency Regulation from NYSDOH Increases Testing for COVID-19 and Influenza
To ensure integrity statewide in data reporting related to COVID-19 and influenza, NYSDOH has announced an emergency regulation to increase testing in all patients with known exposure or symptoms. The mandate includes postmortem testing in specific scenarios within 48 hours of death.
August 28, 2020
Amid the Pandemic, Seeking Emergency Medical Care for Heart Attack Symptoms Remains Critical
Mayo Clinic researchers say the correlation between the decline in online searches for heart attack symptoms and fewer emergency department visits for acute heart problems raises concern that some patients may be avoiding care due to COVID-19.
August 25, 2020
HHS Now Permits Pharmacists to Administer Pediatric Vaccinations
To boost childhood vaccinations rates, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that pharmacists are now permitted to administer vaccines to children ages 3 and older.
August 11, 2020
CDC Says COVID-19 Can Result in Prolonged Recovery, Even Among Young Adults
Research conducted by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests COVID-19 can result in prolonged illness, even among young adults with no underlying chronic medical conditions and those who experience mild symptoms.
August 11, 2020
Strategies for Reducing Diagnostic Errors Related to COVID-19
To prevent COVID-19-related diagnostic errors, physicians and healthcare organizations must address cognitive biases that are often present during clinical decision-making.
August 4, 2020
Key Considerations to Help Healthcare Organizations Optimize Telehealth Use
Experts have identified key themes related to telehealth they say have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help physicians optimize its use.