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Broken heart syndrome: on the rise, especially in women 50-74
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- Kathleen Doheny
New research from Cedars-Sinai suggests that broken heart syndrome is not as rare as once thought.
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FDA OKs iPLEDGE change for gender-neutral language
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
In recent years, dermatologists and others have advocated for the change, hoping to make the process more inclusive and less intrusive for their...
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Merck’s new COVID-19 pill: ‘Game changer’ or just one more tool?
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- Kathleen Doheny
“It’s not exactly a home run, like penicillin for strep throat ... but it is encouraging.”
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Changing minds: What moves the needle for the unvaccinated?
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
“For someone in your position, my personal recommendation is to get vaccinated. There is new information about the vaccine, and more and more...
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COVID-19 booster shots to start in September: Officials
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
Booster shots to ramp up protection against COVID-19 infection are slated to begin the week of Sept. 20, the...
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Will the Delta variant peak and then burn out?
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
Some experts are heartened by the recent decrease in COVID-19 cases in the U.K. and India, both hard-hit with...
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AMA selects dermatologist as incoming president for 2022
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
Dr. Resneck called this a "pivotal time of learning from the COVID-19 pandemic experience as we plan for the future of medicine and public health...
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ID experts dole out practical advice to help with mask confusion
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- Kathleen Doheny
The CDC did not ‘’lift” the mask mandate, but rather supplied guidance for those who are fully vaccinated....
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COVID-19 and masks: Doctor, may I be excused?
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
“If you look at the research, patients with COPD, those with reactive airway, even those can breathe through a mask.”
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COVID vaccine tested in people shows early promise
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
The vaccine is among hundreds being tested worldwide to try to halt the pandemic.
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Can convalescent plasma treat COVID-19 patients?
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
How COVID-19 patients can receive convalescent plasma, who is eligible to donate, and early results of treatment.
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CDC issues new return-to-work guidelines
- Author:
- Kathleen Doheny
Essential workers must take their temperature before work, wear a facial mask at all times, and practice social distancing when at work.