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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

What If a COVID-19 Test Is Negative?

It's conventional wisdom that the secret sauce to fighting the pandemic is testing for the virus. Without testing, strategy is faith-based. But what'll you do differently if the test is negative?



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COVID-19 Daily: Topol Laments Betrayal, HCP Couples Prepare

These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.



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Topol: US Betrays Healthcare Workers in Coronavirus Disaster

Many US healthcare workers started this year already suffering from burnout, but the worst was yet to come.



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COVID-19 Crisis May Help Trigger Addiction Relapse

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The social distancing and isolation of the coronavirus pandemic may put people struggling with addiction at risk for relapse, an expert says.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200401/covid-19-crisis-may-help-trigger-addiction-relapse?src=RSS_PUBLIC

COMMENTARY: How Long Is It Safe to Delay Gynecologic Cancer Surgery?

Many health systems have defined which surgeries they consider permissible during the pandemic, typically by using time parameters (days/weeks/hours) by which a patient would not be caused harm.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200326/how-long-is-it-safe-to-delay-gynecologic-cancer-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Coronavirus Daily Digest: April 1, 2020

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A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200320/coronavirus-daily-digest-april-01-2020?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What To Know If Your Surgery Has Been Put on Hold

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"During this unprecedented pandemic, it is important to remember that your surgeon and health care team have your care and safety in mind. This is a very fluid situation that is literally changing on an hourly basis. As a result, it is reasonable to expect cancellations or changes to your care plan," Cohen and David wrote.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200331/what-to-know-if-your-surgery-has-been-put-on-hold?src=RSS_PUBLIC