Chest CT Findings for COVID-19 More Common Later in Infection
CT findings include consolidation, bilateral and peripheral disease, greater total lung involvement
February 2020 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for February 2020. This roundup includes the...
CDC Broadens Testing Guidelines for Coronavirus
Agency updates recommendations for evaluating and reporting persons under investigation
Three More COVID-19 Deaths Reported at Washington State Nursing Home
Frail and elderly nursing home residents may be particularly susceptible to virus
CDC Makes Changes to Coronavirus Testing Efforts
Changes come after whistleblower complaint and community-acquired case in California
Adults May Not Need Tetanus, Diphtheria Booster Shots
No significant decrease seen in incidence rates of tetanus, diphtheria with routine vaccination of adults
Facebook Bans False or Alarming Coronavirus Ads
The Center for Science in the Public Interest warns consumers to be cautious
Patient Satisfaction Scores for Hospitals Driven by Hospitality
Patient satisfaction scores do not reflect the quality of medical care, but rather room and board features
First U.S. Case of ‘Unknown Origin’ COVID-19 Identified
President Trump taps Vice President Pence to head coronavirus response
Antibiotic, Opioid Rx Common With ED Visits for Dental Conditions
Authors say there is an opportunity to further combat opioid abuse, antibiotic overprescribing
