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ACC issues guidance on cardiac implications of coronavirus
The document provides information on the potential cardiac implications from analog viral respiratory pandemics and offers early clinical guidance...
Opinion
An epidemic of fear and misinformation
Discrimination and fear may do more damage than the 2019 Novel Coronavirus itself.
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Pathways to new therapeutic agents for human coronaviruses
FDA/CDC
CDC confirms 13th case of coronavirus in U.S.
The person in California was previously under federal quarantine because the patient had traveled to Wuhan, China.
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Flu activity increases for third straight week
One important indicator – outpatient visits – is headed into uncharted territory.
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Funding failures: Tobacco prevention and cessation
Most states fall far below minimum spending guidelines, according to American Lung Association.
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Uptick in lung cancer in younger women, not related to smoking
Historically, lung cancer rates have been higher in men, but a new study shows higher rates in women.
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CDC begins coronavirus diagnostic test kit distribution; new case confirmed in Wisconsin
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Chronic cough in COPD linked to more severe disease
In patients with COPD, chronic cough is associated with more respiratory symptoms, decreased lung function, and increased inflammatory biomarkers...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves novel pandemic influenza vaccine
This is the first and only adjuvanted, cell-based pandemic vaccine to provide active immunization against influenza A virus H5N1 strain.