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Infectious Disease

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Photo of Aaron Kheriaty, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at UCI School of Medicine.

<乌鸦传媒>UC Irvine Doc Sues Over UC System's Vaccine Mandate

Psychiatrist and bioethicist Aaron Kheriaty, MD, claims his natural immunity should suffice

Closeup of a nurse holding the hand of a dying patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Visitation Restrictions Are Hurting Patients and Nurses

New protocols and COVID mitigation techniques can enable safe visitation

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<乌鸦传媒>These Physicians Are on the Long-COVID Front Lines

Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists urge a national crisis management plan

A photo of a doctor working on touchpad at reception desk in the hospital during coronavirus pandemic.

<乌鸦传媒>More Hospitals Sued Over Right to Try Ivermectin

More hospitals see lawsuits from family members of COVID-19 patients seeking the drug

Five female physicians talking in the hallway.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicine Is a Great Career Choice for Women

We can do more to support their entry into and success in the field

COVID-19 vaccination record card with syringe and vial.

<乌鸦传媒>Take Another Look at the Spacing Between COVID Vaccine Doses

Growing body of research suggests robust immune response with extended dosing interval

<乌鸦传媒>The Cost of Compassion Fatigue During COVID

Jessi Gold talks about how healthcare professionals can help themselves while helping others

Woman suffering from fibromyalgia neck pain.

<乌鸦传媒>Fibromyalgia: A New Feature of Long COVID?

Almost one-third of patients in Italian study had musculoskeletal sequelae

Hospital emergency room, a child with an oxygen mask

<乌鸦传媒>A Letter From the Front Lines of Quarantining With Kids

As a pediatrician with three sick children, I'm terrified and angry

Photo of a worried female doctor looking through the hospital window.

<乌鸦传媒>We're Building the Plane as We Fly It

Health systems and organizations must do more to support the well-being of providers

Photo of critically ill COVID patient receiving an IV.

<乌鸦传媒>Repurpose Beta-Blocker for Severe COVID?

Small pilot study saw improved markers with IV metoprolol for patients on mechanical ventilation

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Good Results When Giving Flu Shots to MI Survivors Still in the Hospital

Vaccination prior to discharge linked to heart benefit

The packaging and blister pack of Ivermectin tablets USP 6mg.

<乌鸦传媒>Ivermectin Scripts, Poison Center Calls Boom During Delta Surge

CDC warns healthcare providers to steer patients away from the controversial drug

COVID-19 UPDATE and Other News over a background of illustrated coronaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>Moderna Tees Up for Approval; Boosters Now at 6 Months? Infusion Pump Recall

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

A sign outside of a business which reads: NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO SHOT, NO ENTRY. GET VACCINATED.

<乌鸦传媒>'Pandemic of the Unvaccinated?' Not Really, Advocate Says

It's more a pandemic of those without access to vaccines and healthcare, says Rhea Boyd

A multi-ethnic group of children wearing protective masks on a school bus.

<乌鸦传媒>Florida Doc Booted From Hospital After Offering $50 Mask Exemptions

Physician posted the offer to an anti-mask website after school district issued stronger mandate

A photo of a young man in front of the Williamsburg bridge in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Let's Not Forget COVID's Lessons on Health Inequality

Even as the pandemic rages on, other battles warrant attention too

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Healthcare Groups Urge Approval of International Nurse Immigration

As nursing shortages grow amid the pandemic, some apply pressure to the State Department

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc's $670K Telehealth Racket? Unlikely COVID Provocateur; 'Ignorant' of Health Cost

This past week in healthcare investigations

A young pregnant woman wearing an oxygen mask and pulse oximeter lies in a hospital bed

<乌鸦传媒>'Alarming' Number of Pregnant Women Admitted to Alabama ICUs

The trend points to just how important it is for pregnant women to get vaccinated, physicians say

A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a covid-19 virus.

<乌鸦传媒>ADE Is Still Not a Problem With COVID Vaccines

Recent paper "not aligned with reality"

A green rubber gloved hand holds a vial of the Hepatitis C vaccine and a syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>High-Dose HBV Revaccination Better Protects HIV Patients

Phase III trial saw more and longer-lasting responses with double the dose

A photo of Dr. Jeremy Henrichs and the Mahomet-Seymour Schools Administrative Center building.

<乌鸦传媒>Illinois Doc Under Investigation for Stance on School Mask Mandate

Jeremy Henrichs, MD, says probe is improper use of government pressure

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<乌鸦传媒>Vaccine Effect or Functional Neurological Disorder?

COVID vaccination may trigger FND, much like other stressors

FDA WARNING Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels and Lotions over a photo of a bottle of EcoGel 200 ultrasound gel.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Warns on Contamination Risk With Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels

Healthcare providers must toss all of company's gels and lotions, agency says

A photo of Jason Valentine, MD, standing outside the door of his office pointing at a notice he put there.

<乌鸦传媒>Alabama Doc Puts His Foot Down on the Unvaccinated

Jason Valentine hopes to reach those unwilling to get the COVID vaccine by turning them away

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

<乌鸦传媒>Pharmacist Charged for Vax Card Sales; Moderna Recipe Fight; Drug Waste Report COIs

This past week in healthcare investigations

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<乌鸦传媒>Seven Cognitive Distortions Poisoning COVID Debates

Our society is more and more incapable of debating real issues

Close-up of bottles of COVID-19 vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Bell's Palsy After COVID Vaccines Still Very Rare

New study looks at Pfizer, CoronaVac shots in Hong Kong

Boxes of Prilosec (omeprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole) over a computer rendering of inflamed intestines.

<乌鸦传媒>Proton Pump Inhibitors and IBD: What's the Link?

Use tied to "modest" increase in risk for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's in observational studies

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<乌鸦传媒>Viral Claims at Mt. Vernon School Board Meeting Debunked

ZDoggMD responds to video of Dan Stock, MD

A young boy wearing a protective mask lies in a hospital bed looking out the window.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Delta Also More Severe in Kids?

Data are in short supply, but hard-hit children's hospitals are sounding alarms

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<乌鸦传媒>Roche, Abbott COVID Antigen Tests Just So-So in Real-World Data

"Unsatisfactory" for screening asymptomatic people, say German lab professionals

Illustrated COVID-19 viruses overlay a photo of Peter McCullough, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Lawsuit: Doc Using Old Baylor Affiliation While Dishing COVID Vax Falsehoods

Baylor Scott & White Health says Peter McCullough, MD, used former title during media interviews

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<乌鸦传媒>The Delta Surge May Collapse Faster Than You Think

ZDoggMD explains the reason why

A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID-19 virus

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Antibody Response in IBD Patients Quickly Wanes

Canadian study emphasizes importance of vaccination in this population, researcher says

A young male physician wearing a protective mask holds a sign which reads: NO COVID VACCINE

<乌鸦传媒>Spreading False Vax Info Might Cost You Your Medical License

Federation of State Medical Boards threaten disciplinary action

A young female nurse writes notes during a home visit to her mature male patient, both are wearing protective masks.

<乌鸦传媒>Bring House Calls Into the 21st Century

The pandemic highlighted the benefits of home health services for a range of patient populations

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<乌鸦传媒>Urine Tests Before Surgery Blasted as Mostly Unnecessary

Abundance of caution is way overdone, researchers suggest

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<乌鸦传媒>Join Me in the Fight Against COVID-19 Misinformation

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