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FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received

The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 authorized the use of the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. drug to…

November 23, 2020

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Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in U.S.

Pedestrians walk past Pfizer world headquarters in New York. Pfizer said Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, it is asking U.S. regulators…

November 20, 2020

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Health experts clash over use of certain drugs for COVID-19

Health officials around the world are clashing over the use of certain drugs for COVID-19, leading to different treatment options…

November 20, 2020

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U.S. adult smoking rate looks unchanged, vaping rate higher

About 14% of U.S adults were cigarette smokers last year, for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, the adult…

November 20, 2020

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Doctor offers tips on caring for mental health during COVID-19

Make connections and interact (virtually) with people. These connections and human interactions are important to emotional and spiritual wellness.Check in…

November 18, 2020

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CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield puts his mask back on after speaking at a Senate…

November 13, 2020

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U.S. allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration cleared emergency use of Bamlanivimab, the first antibody drug to…

November 9, 2020

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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

The first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in…

November 9, 2020

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Mercy Regional Medical Center awarded grant for suicide prevention

The project will move Mercy toward a holistic and comprehensive approach to patient safety, quality improvement and to the safety…

November 4, 2020

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More U.S. patients to have easy, free access to doctor’s notes

Britta Bloomquist of Duluth, Minn., receives an infusion to treat a rare type of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis. Bloomquist has…

November 2, 2020

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2nd study testing a COVID-19 antibody drug has a setback

Scientists work with a bioreactor at a company facility Oct. 2 in New York state, for efforts on an experimental…

October 30, 2020

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U.S. suicide rate fell last year after decade of steady rise

The U.S. suicide death rate fell slightly in 2019, the first annual decline in more than a decade, according to…

October 26, 2020

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New guidelines address rise in opioid use during pregnancy

On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidance aimed at improving care for women and…

October 26, 2020

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AstraZeneca, J&J resuming U.S. tests of COVID-19 vaccines

A volunteer receives an injection at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg, as part of Africa’s first participation…

October 26, 2020

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Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

Mercy provides take-home Naloxone kits to those at high risk

October 22, 2020

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Overdose deaths in U.S. appear to be rising

National data is incomplete, but available information suggests U.S. drug overdose deaths are on track to reach an all-time high.…

October 21, 2020

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CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

Medical personnel prepare to administer a COVID-19 swab at a drive-through testing site in Lawrence, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.…

October 21, 2020

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UN: Europe’s pandemic restrictions are absolutely necessary

People wearing face masks walk past a sign saying “Mask duty – Cover your mouth and nose!” in a pedestrian…

October 16, 2020

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Centura Health-Mercy welcomes primary care physician Dr. Micah Helton

Heltondu1-i-syn Helton specializes internal medicine and pediatric care. Helton earned her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Oklahoma State University,…

October 14, 2020

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Centura aims to increase patient survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest

Forty-six RQI simulation stations will be placed throughout Centura Health’s 17 hospitals including Mercy Regional Medical Center, which will provide…

October 14, 2020

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Reproductive health care shifts to Axis

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, Axis Health System will take over providing Title X services for both counties. SJBPH and Axis…

October 12, 2020

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Centura Health offers take-home Naloxone kits

Statewide, experts predict 2020 could bring a more than 60% increase in drug-related fatalities and anticipate a potential 300% increase…

October 12, 2020

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2nd COVID-19 vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The company said in a statement Monday evening that illnesses, accidents and other so-called adverse events “are an expected part…

October 12, 2020

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Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for COVID-19

Vials are inspected at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ facilities in New York state for efforts on an experimental coronavirus antibody drug. Antibodies…

October 12, 2020