Blood Clotting and COVID-19 Vaccines
2021-09-20
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Time to Say Goodbye to Some Insurers’ Waivers for Covid Treatment Fees
2021-04-26
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Just as other industries are rolling back some consumer-friendly changes made early in the pandemic — think empty middle seats on airplanes — so, too, are health insurers. Many voluntarily waived all deductibles, copayments and other costs for insured patients who fell ill with covid-19 and needed hospital care, doctor…
Healthcare Systems Around the World
2021-04-06
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There are many philosophies shaping healthcare services around the world, and this article glances at some prominent examples. This may help understand why different countries experience healthcare differently. Image Credit: pogonici/Shutterstock.com Healthcare in the USA The USA does not have a universal, free healthcare program, unlike most other developed countries….
atogepant
2021-04-03
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atogepant U.S. FDA Accepts AbbVie’s New Drug Application for Atogepant for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its New Drug Application (NDA) for atogepant, an investigational orally administered calcitonin gene-related…
Podcast: Avoiding burnout and tending to mental health as the pandemic runs into a second year
2021-02-16
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A new episode of our podcast, “Show Me the Science,” has been posted. At present, these podcast episodes are highlighting research and patient care on the Washington University Medical Campus as our scientists and clinicians confront the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a year since the first COVID-19 cases started appearing…
What are Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores)?
2021-02-02
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Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores or bed sores, are injuries that occur because of prolonged pressure on the skin. These injuries typically present on areas of the skin over the bony parts of the body, such as the heels, ankles, elbows hips and tailbone. Symptoms It is…
What Causes A Heart Attack?
2021-02-02
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A heart attack is a medical emergency caused by a blockage occurring in one or more of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles. The obstruction usually takes the form of a blood clot that prevents part of the heart tissue being supplied with oxygen. This lack…