Red Cross Says US Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Level
People who have received COVID-19 vaccines can donate blood and platelets as long as they are symptom-free
Policy
Americans Should Avoid Travel to Canada: CDC
Agency has placed Canada under a Level 4 travel health notice, which is the highest category
Physicians Lack Knowledge About Responsibilities Under ADA
71.2 percent of the physicians answered incorrectly about who determined reasonable accommodations for patients with disability
Report Shows World Ill-Prepared for Next Pandemic
Preparedness in preventing the emergence of new pathogens was the area with the lowest worldwide score
White House to Spend Billions to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
The goal of the plan is to produce at least 1 billion doses a year beginning in the second half of 2022
Expert Panel Sees Challenges With Federally Mandated Opioid Prescriber Education
During the workshop, speakers and panelists reviewed past programs that were put into place to reduce opioid prescribing, as well as trends in opioid prescribing and overdose deaths.
US Issues Cybersecurity Alert for Legacy IT Systems
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is advising clinicians to take a closer look at their legacy IT systems and devices.
Update on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Clinician Perspectives
Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.
Precedent Needed for FDA Approval Decisions When Evidence Lacking
In seven of 22 cases, approval used new interpretations of original evidence and did not require new evidence
US Will Lift Restrictions on Fully Vaccinated International Travelers in November
Travelers must provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test before getting on a flight to the United States
