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Imaging Study Confirms COVID Infections Milder in Vaccinated Individuals
Compelling new research, confirmed by imaging and clinical characteristics, confirm that breakthrough COVID-19 infections are less severe in vaccinated individuals. Research, led by Dr. Jong Eun Lee of Chonnam National University Hospital in Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, was published February 1 in Radiology. The study supports other evidence that vaccines reduce the severity of COVID-19…
Read MoreCMS Requires COVID-19 Vaccination by January 4th for Facilities that Accept Medicare and Medicaid
CMS announced an emergency order requiring every healthcare facility, who participates in Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure that all eligible employees receive COVID-19 vaccination by January 4, 2022. The emergency order applies to approximately 76,000 facilities that employ more than 17 million healthcare workers. Applicable facilities include: Ambulatory Surgery Centers Clinics Community Mental Health…
Read MoreHoliday Travel Risks: How To Protect Yourself And Others While Travelling
It may have been awhile since you’ve seen your family, and you’ve been waiting until the Holidays to see them. Unfortunately, everyone else has the same idea, which makes travelling even riskier. This holiday season poses some challenges, especially now that the number of travelers have hit pre-pandemic numbers for the first time. Is it…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Radiology Post-Pandemic
By Bud Dey As the Pfizer vaccine has already shown promise, there is hope that, eventually, the pandemic will be over. As Radiologists have been forced to focus on the immediate situation, will they be prepared for the aftermath of this public health crisis? Two of the main factors affecting radiology’s future status include regulatory…
Read MorePreparation for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer stands apart from other cancers. It carries an early onset, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends women start cervical cancer screenings as early as age 21. While the disease has declined in prevalence, there was a period where it held an almost obscene title—the leading cause of cancer death for women…
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