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.
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FDA: Policy Allows for Expanded Use of Certain Remote Patient Monitoring Devices
The policy is intended to remain in effect only for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Update on REMS-Required Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic
For patients suspected of having COVID-19, undergoing REMS-required testing to obtain a medication may put others at risk.
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Point-of-Care COVID-19 Tests
The FDA has issued emergency use authorization for two point-of-care diagnostics for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Compliance With FDA Reporting Guidelines for Clinical Trials Is Low, Not Improving
Cohort study data from 2018 to 2019 suggest poor compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration reporting requirements for clinical trial sponsors.
Guidelines From the American Thyroid Association Are Inconsistent With GRADE
Clinical guidelines from the American Thyroid Association are inconsistent with the GRADE framework in assigning strength of recommendations.
Burnout in Osteopathic Medical Students Associated With Stress, Sleep Quality, Smartphone Use
In a cohort of osteopathic medical students in the Midwestern United States, burnout was predicted by high stress, poor sleep quality, and excessive smartphone use.
Collaboration Between Medical Specialty Societies and Charitable Clinics Improves Health of Vulnerable Patient Groups
An ACC initiative in North Carolina aims to provide uninsured cardiac patients with heart medications free of charge.
The Case for Crowdsourcing in Health Research
Crowdsourcing has been used in the health and medical research fields to potentially create low-cost, community-driven interventions.
Updating Disclosures for Authors of Medical Journals
The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors is taking steps to identifying potential conflicts of interest through changes to a key form.
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