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NIHR Identifies Four Syndromes Commonly Experienced by Patients With “Long COVID”

Based on a series of patient testimonials, the National Institute for Health Research says that ‘long COVID’ could actually be up to four different syndromes.

MLMIC Insight: Effective Telehealth Patient Engagement Strategies

As use of telehealth continues to grow, physicians are advised to consider key factors when determining whether a virtual visit is the best option for a patient.

Liability Considerations Related to Use of Telehealth

As telehealth use continues to rise, physicians are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of an associated medical malpractice claim.

New Prediction Model Can Help Forecast Severity of COVID-19

A new prediction model, called the COVID Inpatient Risk Calculator, can help forecast if a patient is at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 or dying from the virus.

Updated COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for New York State Healthcare Professionals

An update to New York State Executive Order 202.61 says healthcare personnel who order and administer COVID-19 tests must now document and report if the patient attends, works or volunteers in a school.

ADA Stresses Importance of Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Dentists

The American Dental Association emphasized that dentists, as essential health care workers, should be among those groups allowed early access to the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Experts say Online Searchers for Certain GI Symptoms May be Linked to Rates of COVID-19

A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology indicates that Google searches for a number of common gastrointestinal symptoms may predict future COVID-19 infection rates in a region.

Experts Say a COVID-19 Infection May Result in Lasting Health Consequences

A growing number of patients infected with COVID-19 are experiencing lasting and serious health conditions caused by the virus.

ADA Declares Dentists Essential, Disagrees With WHO Advice to Delay Care

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that people delay dental care. However, as stated in a recent statement, the American Dental Association (ADA) “respectfully yet strongly disagrees.”

CDC Says Frontline Healthcare Providers with Undetected COVID-19 Infections Could be Spreading the Virus

CDC says understanding the prevalence of and factors associated with COVID-19 infection among frontline providers is essential for developing effective strategies that minimize the spread of the virus in healthcare settings.