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FDA: Abbott Rapid COVID-19 Test Could Miss Infections
Research has suggested that the Abbott ID NOW point-of-care test may return false-negative results
Routine COVID-19 Testing Improves Safety of Elective Surgery
Benefits of nasal swab testing seen in high-transmission areas and before major surgery
Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists
Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
PPD Skin Test Enhances Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Tx in Bladder CA
Enhanced therapeutic effect of bacillus Calmette-Guérin tx in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Quinine Exposure Linked to All-Cause Mortality
Increased risk of death more pronounced among those younger than 50 years regardless of indication
Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
Male Physicians Receive More and Higher Payments From Medical Companies
Wider compensation gap between male and female physicians seen in 2019 versus 2013
Alcoholic Cirrhosis Linked to Increased Admissions, Costs
Compared with non-alcoholic cirrhosis, excess 30-day readmissions total 29.2 per 100 patients
ACOG Supports CDC’s Zika Virus Travel Precautions
Travel to affected regions not recommended for pregnant women or women considering pregnancy
Noon Best Time to Get Vitamin D From Sun for Minimal Cancer Risk
Study looks at impact of variations in UVA, UVB radiation on skin cancer risk
