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NIH Guidance for Treating Patients with COVID-19

National Institutes of Health says management and treatment of patients with COVID-19 should correlate with the severity of the illness, ranging from asymptotic to critical.

Cuomo Permits Some New York State Healthcare Facilities to Resume Elective Surgeries

Healthcare facilities and hospitals permitted to resume elective procedures are advised to take steps that ensure patient safety and mitigate risks related to COVID-19.

Updated CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Infection Control

Updated COVID-19 infection control recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help reduce risk to medical facilities and its healthcare personnel.

Clinical Practice Recommendations to Help Treat IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Emergency

New recommendations issued by the American Gastroenterological Association offer clinical practice guidelines for treating inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 emergency.

New Research Highlights Concerns Related to Use of Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin for Treating COVID-19 Patients

New research indicates there is weak evidence that chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can effectively treat and prevent COVID-19 and the drugs carry potentially serious risks.

Evidence-Based Recommendations to Help Care for COVID-19 Patients in the ICU

New recommendations issued by an international research team offer clinical practice guidelines for physicians treating intensive care unit patients with COVID-19.

Experts Say There is No Evidence NSAIDs are Unsafe for COVID-19 Patients

New research refutes speculation that NSAIDs can negatively impact patients with COVID-19.

Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors

ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.

What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk

New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.

Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety

New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.