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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) continues to reshape the globe. Stay current with the latest updates essential for healthcare professionals.

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More Than 1800 WA Workers Fired, Leave Jobs Due to Vaccine Mandate

Associated Press October 20, 2021
US Labor Department Warns 3 GOP States Over COVID Rules

Associated Press October 20, 2021
What the Longest COVID Case Can Teach Us

Quick Take October 20, 2021
Scientists Search for Cause of COVID-Related Inflammation in Kids

Kaiser Health News October 20, 2021
Pandemic Impacts Postpartum Mother-Infant Bonding in Multiple Ways

Reuters Health Information October 20, 2021
Children Fuel English COVID Case Rise After Slow Vaccine Start

Reuters Health Information October 20, 2021
US Workers Face Layoffs as US COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Kick in

Reuters Health Information October 20, 2021
Moscow Imposes New COVID Curbs as Daily Deaths Break Record

Reuters Health Information October 20, 2021

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Perspective View All

Dr Ebony Hilton Wants to Talk Herself Out of a Job

Expert Interview October 20, 2021

If you want her to stop talking about racial and gender disparities in healthcare, fix the system.
Is It Ethical to Turn Away New Patients Who Refuse Vaccination?

Expert Column October 20, 2021
WebMD

Lost Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card?

Expert Interview October 19, 2021
CDC Expert Commentary

Antibiotic Use During COVID-19

Article October 19, 2021

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Calculators and Tools

From Medscape Drugs & Diseases View All

Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Vaccines

Medscape October 15, 2021
Trending Clinical Topic: COVID Antiviral Drug

Medscape October 15, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children

September 13, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

September 8, 2021
COVID-19 Treatment: Investigational Drugs and Other Therapies

September 8, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines

September 7, 2021

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Clinical Guidelines View All

COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance: Cancer Patients (NCCN, 2021)

Medscape February 26, 2021
IDSA Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 (2020)

Medscape April 29, 2020
Consensus Statement on Chest Imaging in Patients with COVID-19 (Fleischner Society, 2020)

Medscape April 27, 2020
Guidelines on Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy during COVID-19 (2020)

Medscape April 27, 2020
Managing Newborns of Mothers With COVID-19: Clinical Practice Guidelines (AAP, 2020)

Medscape April 24, 2020
Guidelines on Hypoxic COVID-19 Patients (SCCM, 2020)

Medscape April 24, 2020

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From Medscape Global Editions

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Incidence and Mortality of Delirium in Patients With COVID-19

Age and Ageing October 20, 2021
Difficult Airway Management in Adult COVID-19 Patients

Anesthesia & Analgesia October 19, 2021
Bloodstream Infection Risk in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Emerging Infectious Diseases October 19, 2021
Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Infections

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report October 18, 2021
COVID-19 Disease Trajectories Among Nursing Home Residents

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society October 18, 2021
CytoSorb Therapy to Treat Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

Journal of Medical Case Reports October 18, 2021

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Additional Resources

For Your Patients

5 Tips to Maximize Your Mental Health WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, outlines five tips to maximize your mental health.
60 Seconds: Is It COVID-19 or Allergies? WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explains the difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies.
The Impact of Reopening on Our Pets WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA, Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon, about the impact of reopening on our pets.

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