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
CT Scores Higher With Longer Time to COVID-19 Diagnosis
Patients with shorter time to diagnosis have lower CT score, quicker disease resolution
Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA
Following implementation of ACA, insurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion
COVID-19 Outbreak Described in Long-Term Care Facility
167 cases of COVID-19 identified affecting 101 residents; case fatality rate 33.7 percent
35.1 Percent of Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems
Construction is the industry with the highest prevalence of work-related health problems
March 2020 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for March 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Severe COVID-19 Risk Up With Existing Health Conditions in U.S.
Most commonly reported underlying health conditions were diabetes, chronic lung disease, CVD
