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Limiting Aerosolization, Droplet Spread of COVID-19
The authors of a new study on limiting aerosolization and occupational exposures to COVID-19 outlined methods to interrupt disbursement of the novel coronavirus. They also made several recommendations for consideration.
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Seize the Day: Make COVID-19 Count
Although they have paid a high price for recognition, nurses are among the high-profile heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The profession has an opportunity to leverage this moment to improve their status and standing in healthcare.
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The Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain
Healthcare workers and patients who have acquired SARS-CoV-2, particularly if they were hospitalized, could be at risk of neurological deficits in the short term as well as long-term cognitive problems.
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Have 1 Million Healthcare Workers Been Infected in Pandemic?
It is possible 1 million healthcare workers have been infected with COVID-19, as public health officials report there likely are 10 unknown cases for every one that is documented.
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Universal Masking Could Blunt COVID-19 Surge
Growing evidence shows universal masking in public could dampen the feared “second wave” of COVID-19. Although the issue may be hopelessly politicized, universal masking is considered the best option to reopen the economy amid a continuing pandemic.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Acute exacerbations frequently prompt patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to present to the emergency department, so it is crucial for emergency physicians to understand how to assess and treat these patients effectively.
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Nurses Call for OSHA Regulation as Pandemic Takes Bitter Toll
The continuing onslaught of COVID-19 is decimating the ranks of U.S. healthcare workers, leading to calls for OSHA to issue an infectious disease standard requiring employers to protect medical staff.
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Uncertainty on Auths Means Anxiety for Patients, Registrars
Many health plans waived some authorization requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the actual effect on revenue is unclear.
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Tiny Differences in Health Plans Cause Huge Problems
Registrars contend with dozens of health plans, some of which are almost exactly alike. Those details mean entire claims are denied.