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How the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for social media training in medical education 

We are living in profoundly confusing times. Even as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the endless stream of mixed messages from government officials results in vast interpretations of what one can and cannot do during a pandemic. Although we have been advised by the CDC to socially distance, wear masks, and stay… Read More: How the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for social media… »

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment

August 23, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19. Based on scientific evidence available, the FDA concluded, as outlined in its decision memorandum, this product may… Read More: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma as Potential… »

Coronavirus UK: Meetings banned in Oldham, Blackburn, Pendle

Households in Oldham and Blackburn are BANNED from meeting together from today as the Government unveils its latest local lockdown rules Number 10 agreed the tougher restrictions for Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn with local council bosses Officials stopped short of imposing full lockdowns on the three authorities and ordering businesses to shut Wigan, Darwen and… Read More: Coronavirus UK: Meetings banned in Oldham, Blackburn, Pendle »