COVID Vaccine, Medical Apps, FIGS and DOsOctober 26, 2020 | Trending in Healthcare Allergy & Immunology COVID-19 Vaccine: What Physicians Need to Know To help ready physicians with sound, scientific knowledge—untarnished by political views—essential to combating COVID-19, the Annals of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians hosted the COVID-19 Vaccine Forum on 10/16/20 to offer current, evidence-based information related to the science, approval processes, and development of clinical recommendations for vaccines. Read full article Allergy & Immunology 7 Medical Apps Healthcare Professionals Use Medical practices incorporate digital apps to improve online scheduling, send appointment reminders, and provide telemedicine options. And physicians now have entire medical libraries at their fingertips to confirm a diagnosis, check drug interactions, and collaborate with other HCPs. Here are some of the most popular medical apps for doctors, nurses, and medical students. Read full article Allergy & Immunology The Burden of the Badge: An MD Student’s Response to the FIGS Controversy In this podcast/article from KevinMD.com, the author questions how FIGS – a design-driven medical apparel company – let a flagrantly offensive advertisement against DOs get published, in addition to other criticism: “We should also ponder how – despite 150 years of DO education within the US – we’ve failed to correct the systemic discrimination against osteopathic students and physicians.” Read full article
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