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Disaster preparedness, What we have learned from COVID 19 pandemic [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Despite a joint recommendation in 2003 by the AAMC and CDC that bioterrorism and mass-casualty training be included in the medical school curriculum, few medical schools have incorporated formal disaster training. Only 15% (n=5) received emergency response training outside of residency, with 3% (n=1) during medical school.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When dealing with chest congestion, it’s important to understand potential warning signs, as well as what type of medical care to seek for them. F or higher, chest pain, or blood in your saliva, you should consider seeking medical attention for chest congestion. Listen to a discussion on chest congestion.

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Clinical Trials Join the Remote Work Revolution: FDA’s New Draft Guidance on Decentralized Clinical Trials

FDA Law Blog

This draft guidance builds on recommendations that FDA initially developed early in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 challenges (see our blog post on these recommendations here ). Study visits can be conducted using telehealth visits if in-person interaction is not necessary. Trial personnel can also be sent to participant’s homes.

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Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: A Podcast with Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson

GeriPal

In the other corner, we have the young upstart, able to reach patients across vast distances when delivering palliative care, all in the comfort of wearing pajamas, we have telehealth delivered palliative care. Eric 01:08 On the other, we have the young upstart telehealth delivered palliative care. Who will emerge victorious?

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.) The group discussed evolving trends in telehealth and how to capture that as a category of community practice. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. or Canada to become eligible for ABIM Board Certification.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSA , Senior Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, led a discussion with the Infectious Disease Board on community practice in the specialty to create a more inclusive understanding of its role and scope.

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Under FDORA, FDA to Require Most Drug and Device Trials to Submit Diversity Action Plans

FDA Law Blog

This guidance was finalized in 2020. For example, it is unclear if the use of telehealth services and remote monitoring increased access to clinical trials for the elderly and disadvantaged. The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted many clinical trials and left an indelible mark on clinical trial recruitment.

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