Tag: Screening
FDA Warns Against Using At-Home COVID-19 Test Swabs in the Throat
Throat swabs are common in some countries, but most self-tests in the United States require nasal samples
Amid COVID-19 Test Shortages, Price Gouging Is on the Rise
Attorney General offices around the country have reported receiving complaints or hearing stories of price gouging
White House Finalizes Plan to Send Americans Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests
Administration plans to launch a website where people can request the rapid tests
Cell-Free RNA Profiles in Maternal Blood May Predict Preeclampsia
cfRNA signatures from maternal blood draw may identify women at risk for developing preeclampsia prior to clinical presentation
Some At-Home Tests May Miss Omicron in Early Stages of Infection
Study focused on 30 people infected with COVID-19 at five workplaces that experienced likely outbreaks of the omicron variant last month
Kroger, Walmart Hike Prices on At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Both stores were selling the kits at cost or at a discount but now have raised the prices
Biden Urges Calm During Omicron Surge
Biden also announced that his administration is doubling its order of new Pfizer antiviral pill
Multistage Screening in Early Intervention Setting IDs Autism
Screening associated with significant increase in ASD diagnoses in children, including in Spanish-speaking families
Tailored Strategies Can Up Depression Referrals in Breast Cancer
Tailored strategies for implementation of routine depression screening result in greater proportion of referrals to behavioral care
Negative COVID-19 Test May Be Required After Isolation Among Asymptomatic
CDC is considering adding extra safeguard after getting some 'pushback' on its Dec. 27 guidance that shortened isolation times