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How COVID misinformation goes viral—and how to beat it at its own game

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People tend to perceive themselves as less swayed than others by COVID-19 misinformation, and the gap helps explain why some people are more open than others to governmental interventions.

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COVID-19 led to a surge in overdose-related cardiac arrests

The AHA Mission: Lifeline Program was designed to reduce STEMI patient transfer times, but response times still often lag, and new protocols may be needed to expedite STAT transfers.

The authors emphasized the importance of investing in "substance use treatment, harm reduction, and structural drivers of overdose" as the pandemic continues. 

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Patients wearing a mask with metal during MRI exams at risk of suffering facial burns, FDA warns

Hypertension patients measured their blood pressure less frequently during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published in Hypertension. In addition, when those patients did measure their blood pressure, the readings were less healthy than they had been before the pandemic.

Individuals may not be aware their face covering contains metal components, such as a bendable nose piece or staples on the headband, the administration cautioned.

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Patients dissatisfied with providers’ digital prowess voting with their (actual or virtual) feet

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The COVID crisis has pushed healthcare providers to up their game on digital health, but the sector is not moving fast enough on this front for the liking of healthcare consumers.

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Patients want radiologists to explain imaging findings quickly, but referring providers tend to disagree

Up to 82% of consumers favor same-day communication and said prolonged wait times cause feelings of anxiety, according to a new study in Clinical Imaging.

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The best diet after a heart attack

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The authors explored data from more than 800 patients with coronary heart disease, sharing their findings in Plos Medicine.

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Hydroxychloroquine unable to limit spread, or severity, of COVID-19 after exposure

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There are no benefits to treating patients with hydroxychloroquine after they have already been exposed to COVID-19, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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5 notable AI advances presented at RSNA 2020

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More than 105 exhibitors presented AI-specific wares in the virtual AI showcase. That was down from 2019’s pre-COVID 150 but still easily beat 2018’s head count, around 75.

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Lantheus agrees to sell offshore radiopharmacy and PET facility to PharmaLogic in $18M cash deal

The stock purchase deal also includes a long-term supply agreement, which is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to wrap-up in the first quarter of next year.

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Healthcare AI startup raises a fresh $226M, spends $120M to acquire another healthcare AI startup

An Ohio-based healthcare AI company focused on improving fiscal performance for payers as well as providers is buying a like-minded entity with expertise in streamlining prior-authorization processes.  

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