The FDA has issued new guidance regarding the use of computerized behavioral therapy and other digital health therapeutic devices for psychiatric disorders during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Longer exposure to patients linked to transmission; many HCP report exposure only in health care setting
The FDA has launched a new webpage with information for recovered individuals who were infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on where they can go to donate plasma to aid in the treatment of severely ill patients.
Guidelines balance competing interests of providing timely, high-quality care with protecting rescuers.
Longitudinal serological studies urgently needed to determine extent, duration of immunity to SARS-CoV-2
We run through the latest COVID-19 news including results from a remdesivir trial; The blood purification system OK’d for patients in the ICU; A chloroquine trial halted early due to deaths; The saliva test that detects COVID19; And a bleaching agent product that is claiming to prevent COVID-19.
Rate of positivity higher in ICU than in COVID-19 ward; half of samples from ICU staff shoe soles positive
Second study shows obesity is one of the most important factors for admission.
Most cases peak during winter months, with highest infection frequency in children younger than age 5 years.
Novo Nordisk has launched its Diabetes Patient Assistance Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with diabetes who have lost health insurance coverage due to a change in job status.
