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Office Dismissal Polices for Families Refusing or Delaying Vaccines

Half of practices report having an office dismissal policy for families refusing vaccines.

Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors

In an Ideas and Opinions article, guidance is provided for physicians to optimize telemedicine, which can be challenging for older patients.

WHO to Lead Investigation of COVID-19 Pandemic Origins

The World Health Organization will lead an international investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.

Employers Can Refuse to Provide Birth Control Coverage, Rules US Supreme Court

More than 70,000 US women could be left without cost-free birth control after the Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration policy change that permits some employers to refuse to provide contraceptive coverage on religious or moral grounds.

Mobile App Unveiled to Aid in Epidemiologic Data Tracking for COVID-19

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Marissa Purdy

In an effort to aid real-time epidemiology efforts, researchers have unveiled a mobile application called the COVID Symptom Tracker.

ICU Care Management Challenges and Recommendations for COVID-19

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Bradley van Paridon

The intensive care unit (ICU) community needs to prepare for the challenges associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 From Patients to Healthcare Workers

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Bradley van Paridon

Among 121 healthcare personnel exposed to a patient with unrecognized COVID-19, 43 became symptomatic and 3 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.

How Concerns Over Health Insurance May Affect Retirement Decisions

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Alyssa Capel

Adults in the US who are approaching the Medicare eligibility age of 65 years face important decisions about healthcare and retirement.

Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

The RAND Corporation, and Doximity, practicing physicians currently report substantial concerns about supplies, the government response, and availability of testing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simulation-Based Training Program Effectively Prepares Medical Students to Deliver Bad News

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Emily Pond

There is evidence supporting the efficacy of a simulation-based mastery learning program during medical clerkships to prepare medical students for the delivery of bad news.

US Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

The first U.S. Army field hospital for civilian patients opened in New York City Monday and could be the first of many across the nation as it struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.