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Amid the Pandemic, Seeking Emergency Medical Care for Heart Attack Symptoms Remains Critical

Mayo Clinic researchers say the correlation between the decline in online searches for heart attack symptoms and fewer emergency department visits for acute heart problems raises concern that some patients may be avoiding care due to COVID-19.

MLMIC’s Third Quarter Edition of The Scope: Medical Edition is Now Available Online

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition includes considerations for telehealth and cybersecurity, a case study on delayed treatment due to the late discovery of a patient’s family history and more.

HHS Now Permits Pharmacists to Administer Pediatric Vaccinations

To boost childhood vaccinations rates, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that pharmacists are now permitted to administer vaccines to children ages 3 and older.

CDC Says COVID-19 Can Result in Prolonged Recovery, Even Among Young Adults

Research conducted by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests COVID-19 can result in prolonged illness, even among young adults with no underlying chronic medical conditions and those who experience mild symptoms.

Strategies for Reducing Diagnostic Errors Related to COVID-19

To prevent COVID-19-related diagnostic errors, physicians and healthcare organizations must address cognitive biases that are often present during clinical decision-making.

MSSNY and MLMIC Partner to Provide Physician Wellness Support

MLMIC has partnered with The Medical Society of the State of New York in its effort to provide New York State physicians with resources to address mental health challenges resulting from today’s medical environment.

Key Considerations to Help Healthcare Organizations Optimize Telehealth Use

Experts have identified key themes related to telehealth they say have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help physicians optimize its use.

CDC Updates Guidance on Isolation for COVID-19 Patients

Revised recommendations issued by The Centers for Disease Control say those who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 should isolate for at least 10 days after symptoms first appear.

FDA Issues Warning About Hand Sanitizer Products Contaminated with Methanol

FDA is cautioning healthcare providers about an increase in hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or life-threatening when ingested.

Managing Your Social Media Presence Webinar on August 12

On August 12, MLMIC and HANYS will present a one-hour webinar designed to help healthcare providers optimize their social media strategy and minimize risks associated with its use.