Alicia Ault

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New coalition demands urgent action on COVID-19 mental health crisis

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 21, 2020

Since the pandemic began, the prevalence of depression symptoms has jumped threefold and overdose deaths have increased in 40 states, the group rep...

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COVID-related harm to HCWs must be tracked more rigorously: NAS panel

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 15, 2020

Although the data are still limited, the prevalence of burnout and suicide points to a serious concern, according to the report.

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Proposed HIPAA overhaul to ease access to patient health info

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 15, 2020

The HHS is proposing an overhaul of HIPAA that will make it easier to access patients’ personal health information, including the health records of...

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Kennedy, NIMH demand urgent action on COVID-19 mental health toll

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 15, 2020

“We also have to identify how to mitigate the mental health impacts” of the pandemic, said Dr. Joshua Gordon, director of the NIMH.

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FDA gives guidance on allergy, pregnancy concerns for Pfizer COVID vaccine

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 14, 2020

The FDA is going to be monitoring side effects such as allergic reactions very closely.

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CDC panel recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 12, 2020

ACIP panelists said clinicians need more guidance on whether to use the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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Just under three million will get COVID-19 vaccine in first week

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 11, 2020

Theoretically, states have already formulated plans for distribution based on the revised lower amount.

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HHS, Surgeon General urge action on maternal health

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 7, 2020

Actions will include reducing hypertension in reproductive age women and reducing low-risk cesarean sections.

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ACIP: Health workers, long-term care residents first tier for COVID-19 vaccine

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: December 2, 2020

State health departments are expected to rely on the recommendation, but ultimately can make their own decisions on how to allocate vaccine in thei...

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Pfizer files for FDA emergency use authorization of COVID vaccine

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: November 20, 2020

“The process of the speed did not compromise at all safety, nor did it compromise scientific integrity.”

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Situation ‘dire’ as COVID spike in West, Midwest worsens, experts say

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: November 13, 2020

“I think the situation in 2 to 4 weeks is going to be grim,” said Dr. Andrew Pavia.

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Trump could clean house at health agencies

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: November 11, 2020

Most of the president’s ire has been directed at Fauci. As far back as April, Trump retweeted a call for Fauci’s firing.

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Supreme Court Justices seem skeptical of case to overturn ACA

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: November 10, 2020

It’s unlikely the Justices will issue a decision immediately. They have until the end of the term in June to rule.

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Great Barrington coauthor backs off strict reliance on herd immunity

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: November 10, 2020

The Great Barrington approach advocates isolation and protection of people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 wh...

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Outpatient visits rebound for most specialties to pre-COVID-19 levels

Author:: Alicia Ault

Publish date: October 21, 2020

Visits began to rise again around Labor Day, but some specialties are still hard hit.