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Please Don’t (Need to) Use My Work
Although the ethical allocation of scarce resources during a public health emergency are guidelines Susan Dorr Goold, M.D., has developed, she hopes to never see them used. 
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When Ventilators Don’t Help COVID-19 Patients, This Might
A life support system called ECMO has helped ARDS patients in past pandemics and other situations; now critical care teams are trying it in COVID-19 patients.
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Pivoting Critical Care Research to Help with the COVID-19 Pandemic
From a negative pressure helmet to enhanced protocols, researchers at the Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care are adapting their research to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Physician Perceptions On PPIs
A new study reveals that providers may be recommending patients stop the use of PPI’s in some cases where the benefits would likely outweigh potential side effects.
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Dying Alone During a Pandemic
Surgical residents encourage innovation to improve virtual connections between hospitalized COVID-19 patients, loved ones.
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With the COVID-19 Curve Flattening, It's Time to Prevent a Second Peak
As pressure mounts to reverse the stay-home orders for COVID-19 prevention, a medical historian warns of the dangers of a double-humped curve.
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New Report Details Strategies for COVID-19 Critical Care Surge
A new report from Michigan Medicine researchers and the RAND Corporation offers evidence-based strategies for expanding critical care resources for COVID-19 patients.
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Switching Gears at High Speed for Hospital COVID-19 Care
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has led hospitals to enlist physicians to practice outside their usual specialty. This CME may help.
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As More Doctors Get Drafted for COVID-19 Inpatient Care, a Trusted Reference Becomes Free
Publisher makes textbook on hospital-based medicine available to all.
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Chloroquine, Ibuprofen and Beyond: Doctors Discuss Latest Treatments, and Treatment Rumors, For COVID-19
There are no therapies proven to prevent or treat COVID-19 yet, but providers can help address symptoms while they continue researching new ideas.
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The Pandemic Fight Over Plaquenil
A patient with lupus weighs in on the COVID drug debate.
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Minority Patients Benefit From Having Minority Doctors, But That’s a Hard Match to Make
An op-ed by a family medicine physician at Michigan Medicine.
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I'm a Family Doctor Fighting Against Fear and Struggling With Distancing While Trying to Keep My Patients Healthy
Tammy Chang, M.D., shares her perspective on being a health care provider during the COVID-19 crisis. 
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Redesigning Prenatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To limit exposure of COVID-19 to pregnant patients, Michigan Medicine unveils a new prenatal care approach.
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With Half of Adults Over 65 Lacking Dental Insurance, Poll Finds Strong Support for Universal Medicare Dental Benefit
Basic Medicare doesn’t include coverage for dental care, but a vast majority of older adults think it should, and many are skipping oral care due to cost.