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Social Distancing Minimizes COVID-19 Spread in Assisted Living
Early introduction of social distancing minimizes spread in senior independent and assisted living facility
Rivaroxaban Prevents VTE After Lower-Limb Surgery
Rivaroxaban superior to enoxaparin for preventing major VTE after nonmajor orthopedic surgery
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in COVID-19 Patients
GI symptoms were more prevalent in later stages of epidemic in China
Enrollment Begins in NIH-Sponsored Trial of Remdesivir for COVID-19 Patients
Institutions also announce enrollment in study evaluating efficacy of sarilumab for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Test Vaccine Elicits Strong Ab Response to SARS-CoV-2 in Mice
Microneedle array-delivered S1 subunit vaccine elicits potent antigen-specific antibody response in mice
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Blood Donor Restrictions Eased
FDA has changed abstinence period required for gay and bisexual blood donors from 12 months to three months
N.Y. Hospital Converts Sleep Apnea Machines Into Ventilators
T-shaped adapter can be quickly reproduced using 3D printer technology
Test for COVID-19 Antibodies Approved by FDA
Test checks for protective antibodies in a finger prick of blood
COPD Independent Risk Factor for Lung Cancer
Risk for lung cancer higher for never smokers with COPD, ever smokers with or without COPD
