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Brain Metastases: Does Fluorescent Marking Facilitate the Surgical Removal of Tumors?

May 19, 2020 at 11:47 am by pj

  Metatasis In Situ, Red is the fluorescence. Photo Dr. Franz Marhold Physicians from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems (KL Krems, Aust.... Read More
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Rabies Alert Issued for Seminole County

May 19, 2020 at 10:03 am by pj

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert for neighborhoods surrounding the Casselberry Golf Club Course. The alert is in re.... Read More
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Medicaid Providers At The End Of The Line For Federal COVID Funding

May 18, 2020 at 11:25 pm by pj

    Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News  Casa de Salud, a nonprofit clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides primary medical care, opioid addiction services.... Read More
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Drugmakers Tout COVID-19 Vaccines To Refurbish Their Public Image

May 18, 2020 at 11:13 pm by pj

Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News  Johnson & Johnson researchers working on a vaccine against the coronavirus are “just like the heroes in the hospitals” f.... Read More
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HCA Healthcare Awarded 2019 Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award

May 18, 2020 at 09:22 pm by pj

  National Quality Forum, The Joint Commission recognize HCA Healthcare for its algorithm-driven sepsis early warning technology   HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA).... Read More
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Parrish Medical Center Officials Warn Against Delaying Care During Pandemic

May 18, 2020 at 09:19 pm by pj

Across the country there are indications that people are foregoing needed treatment, sometimes in emergencies, either because they fear contracting coronavirus or from a desir.... Read More
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Winter Park Entrepreneur to Bring Sauna Studio Concept to Florida

May 18, 2020 at 08:37 pm by pj

  WINTER PARK – Longtime Central Florida resident and wellness enthusiast Julie Wordell has signed an agreement with Perspire Sauna Studio to open t.... Read More
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Physician Society of Central Florida Supporting Needle and Syringe Exchange Program in Orange County

May 18, 2020 at 08:23 pm by pj

  The Physicians Society of Central Florida is extremely pleased to support the enactment of proposed Orange County Code, Article VIII, Chapter 20, pertaining to Needle.... Read More
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Administration Issues Guidance to Ensure States Have Plan in Place to Safely Reopen Nursing Homes

May 18, 2020 at 08:17 pm by pj

  Guidance provides critical steps nursing homes should take prior to reopening The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new guidance for state.... Read More
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Eight Proven Ways to Inspire Trust and Credibility with Your Healthcare Website 

May 18, 2020 at 08:00 pm by pj

  By KATIE LUNDIN   If you’re in the healthcare industry, you know it’s important to cultivate trust.  Health can be a very person.... Read More
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SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

May 18, 2020 at 08:44 am by pj

  The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Applic.... Read More
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As Congress Weighs COVID Liability Protections, States Shield Health Providers

May 16, 2020 at 12:43 pm by pj

    Susan Jaffe Kaiser Health News Coronavirus patients and their families who believe a doctor, nurse, hospital or other provider made serious mistakes during th.... Read More
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Chasing The Elusive Dream Of A COVID Cure

May 16, 2020 at 12:35 pm by pj

    Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News  Although scientists and stock markets have celebrated the approval for emergency use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19, a cu.... Read More
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AMA Cautions Physicians, Public About Limitations of Antibody Testing for SARS-CoV-2

May 16, 2020 at 12:26 pm by pj

    AMA issues guidance to help physicians and the public understand potential uses and limitations of antibody testing, and warns against determining immunity or.... Read More
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DOH-Orange announces Four COVID19 testing sites week of May 18

May 16, 2020 at 11:43 am by pj

  The Florida Department of Health in Orange County will provide free COVID19 testing to Orange County residents at four different testing sites the week of Ma.... Read More
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AdventHealth COVID-19 Update: Testing Delays and Retesting  

May 16, 2020 at 11:10 am by pj

  As a system, AdventHealth has worked hard to provide free COVID-19 testing to our communities at a time when these services are scarce.   To meet the unpre.... Read More
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Central Florida Regional Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

May 15, 2020 at 11:30 pm by Melissa

Central Florida Regional Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Gradea national distinction recognizing achievements in providing.... Read More
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Rosen Hotels and Resorts in Orlando Announces COVID-19 Response Plan 

May 14, 2020 at 10:22 pm by pj

  Rosen Hotels & Resorts, owned and operated by Florida’s largest independent hotelier Harris Rosen, announced Thursday its COVID-19 Response Plan.   Ex.... Read More
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Ocutrx’s Oculenz Advances from AR Headset to Full Surgery Visualization Theatre 

May 14, 2020 at 08:16 am by pj

  OR-Bot™️ Surgery Visualization Suite to Premiere at ASCRS Virtual Meeting  The maker of breakthrough augmented-extended reali.... Read More
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CMS Issues Nursing Homes Best Practices Toolkit to Combat COVID-19

May 13, 2020 at 10:58 pm by pj

  New tool provides innovative solutions for states and facilities to protect our nation’s vulnerable nursing home residents during emergency CMS has released a n.... Read More