Food pantries at the VA medical facilities
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ whole health approach to treating veterans under its care, it is creating
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FDA clears Apple Watch ECG for remote patient visits during pandemic: 6 things to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA expanded the use of noninvasive patient-monitoring technologies, including the electrocardiogram app for the Apple
Read MoreEarly Results Show Benefit Of Steroid For Very Sick COVID-19 Patients
(By Joe Palca for NPR) A low-cost anti-inflammatory drug appears to reduce the risk of death in patients with COVID-19.
Read MoreMedicare enrollment periods: when to sign up
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) It’s important for you to know when to sign up for Medicare or when to join a
Read MoreTexas Calls In A Strike Force To Try To Slow Coronavirus Spread In Nursing Homes
(By John Burnett for NPR) Some of the worst coronavirus outbreaks have occurred at long-term care facilities that now account
Read More6 recent drug, device recalls
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient
Read MoreAlmost One in Four Adult Workers is Vulnerable to Severe Illness from COVID-19
(By Gary Claxton, Larry Levitt, Rachel Garfield, Rabah Kamal, Tricia Neuman, Jennifer Kates, Josh Michaud, Wyatt Koma, and Matthew Rae for
Read MoreA new unrecognized, early onset variant of Alzheimer’s disease
A team of Mayo Clinic neurologists have identified what appears to be unrecognized, early onset variant of Alzheimer’s disease. Known
Read MoreAt A Time Of Great Need, Public Health Lacks ‘Lobbying Muscle’
(By Angela Hart for Kaiser Health News) SACRAMENTO — If there were ever a time for more public health funding,
Read MoreCost of cancer care projected to rise 34% by 2030
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The cost of cancer-related care is projected to increase 34 percent in the next
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