Pandemic puts organ transplants on hold for critically ill patients
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In anticipation of a COVID-19 patient surge and lack of space in intensive
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Trump Invokes A Cold War Relic, The Defense Production Act, For Coronavirus Shortages
(By David Welna for NPR) Bowing to increasing pressure to do so, President Trump announced Wednesday he would use a
Read MoreCDC developing serologic tests that could reveal full scope of U.S. coronavirus outbreak
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing tests that could provide public health
Read MoreA simple blood test may soon be able to diagnose patients with two common forms of dementia
There is currently no blood test that exists to diagnose patients with two common forms of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease
Read More75% of Gen Z — and half of baby boomers — make healthcare transactions online
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) While retail and banking have led the way in delivering digital experiences that
Read MoreStalked by The Fear That Dementia Is Stalking You
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Do I know I’m at risk for developing dementia? You bet. My father
Read MoreMedicare to cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) As part of CMS’ efforts to address the opioid crisis, the agency announced Jan. 21
Read MoreOur body systems age at different rates, study finds, pointing to personalized care to extend healthy life
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) One 50-year-old has the nimble metabolism of a teenager, while another’s is so creaky he
Read MoreAt CES, digital health gadgets gave me a detailed accounting of my flaws and failures
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) LAS VEGAS — I have 905 pores, 20 wrinkles, and a face that looks 13%
Read MoreResearchers lay groundwork for drugs to cure C. diff
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Federally funded research published this week could offer scientists the building blocks needed to create
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