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UPMC, University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Citing Widely-Available COVID-19 Treatment

By Gertha Selvidge 2 months ago

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are citing evidence that there is a cheap and widely available option for some patients combatting COVID-19.

This study went so well, that the World Health Organization is recommending this drug be used worldwide.

They found people on a ventilator and oxygen should be given corticosteroids.

Researchers say it’s rare your able to find a drug where the evidence of the effectiveness in saving lives is so consistent.

It was the on trial in the country to test this drug.

Between March and June, the steroids trial was given to random adults in the ICU with Covid 19, this was done in 121 hospitals across 8 countries.

The trial found a 93% probability that the steroid would improve a patient’s outcome as opposed to not having the steroid.

The results looked to be consistent across age, race,

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North Shore University Hospital | Northwell Health

By 6 months ago

When you’re the top hospital on Long Island, you don’t get there alone. North Shore University Hospital—a cornerstone of Northwell Health—has doctors, nurses and support teams that are dedicated to delivering world-class care, helping us become one of the best hospitals in the region according to U.S. News and World Report. Our renowned services include advanced neurosurgical care; a nationally recognized heart program at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital; and an organ transplant center that provides heart, kidney—and soon—liver transplants.

We also offer a wide range of specialty and subspecialty residency programs, postgraduate training programs and clinical fellowships for research and education.

It’s this enduring commitment to extraordinary, patient-based care that has helped us become recognized as the regional leader in specialized healthcare services. From our nationally ranked heart care at the Heart Hospital to our innovative neurosciences program, it’s no wonder more patients choose us for care than

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School of Medicine at St. George University, Granada, Caribbean region

By 6 months ago

School of Medicine at St. George University, Granada, Caribbean region

#1 provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last 11 years combined.*

*According to published information as of April 2020

SGU School of Medicine: Start Your Path to Residency

Founded as an independent School of Medicine in 1976, St. George’s University, the premier choice in Caribbean Medical Schools, has evolved into a top center of international medical education, drawing medical school students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada.

1,099

US and Canadian residencies in 2020. The #1 provider into first-year US residencies for the last 11 years combined.*

*According to published information as of April 2020

17,000+

SGU School of Medicine MD Graduates are practicing in the US and around the world, creating a strong Alumni Network.

Experience SGU For Yourself.

Become one of over 17,000 SGU doctors who practice in the US

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About Naturopathic Medicine | Bastyr University

By 6 months ago

Naturopathic doctors are licensed or registered as health care providers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Legal provisions allow the practice of naturopathic medicine in several other states. Naturopathic doctors are also recognized in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.

Efforts to gain licensure elsewhere are currently under way. Forty-two states and territories in the United States have professional associations for naturopathic medicine. Canada has 11 provincial and territorial professional associations.

States that legally recognize naturopathic medicine (in blue):

Licensure Requirements for Naturopathic Doctors

All states and provinces with licensure laws require a resident course of at least four years and 4,100 hours of study from a college or university recognized by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education

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Student Health Services | Georgetown University

By 6 months ago

Coronavirus Information from Georgetown University

Coronavirus Information from DC Department of Health

If you are on the Main Campus experiencing a life threatening medical emergency, call the Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) at 202-687-4357.

If you are on the Law Campus experiencing a life threatening medical emergency, dial 911.

For other student health services on Georgetown University’s main campus, consult the information below.

MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES

After-Hours:
Dial (202) 444.7243
(ask for the on-call CAPS clinician)
Business Hours:
Dial (202) 687.6985

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES & AMBULANCE

Dial GERMS (202) 687.4357

MEDICAL CARE

MedStar Georgetown Student Health Center The physicians and nurse practitioners at the Student Health Center provide primary medical care for a range of health needs at two locations.

Location – Main Campus

Main Campus Modified Hours
Mon    8:30am – 4:30pm
Tue    9:30am – 4:30pm
Wed    8:30am – 4:30pm
Thu     8:30am – 4:30pm
Fri   8:30am – 4:30pm

Appointment Line

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Health & Wellness Services | Cleveland State University

By 6 months ago

Click Here For Important Coronavirus Information

We will be working remotely from 3/30 until at least 4/13/2020 providing telehealth care which should be able to provide for the majority of your health care needs. Our CSU telehealth visits will not cost you anything out of pocket. Please call us at 216-687-3649 between 8am -4:30pm Monday through Friday. We will update this information as needed.

You may also email questions to Health & Wellness at healthandwellness@csuohio.edu. We will respond during working hours.

FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911

AFTER HOURS TELEDOC 855-281-6556 fully covered by CSU Student Health Insurance and most other insurances.

Video of Cleveland State Health and Wellness Promo

At Health and Wellness Services your health and safety are our priority. If you need medical assistance during our closed hours please call the Teledoc line at 855-281-6556 or visit an urgent care or minute clinic center for non-emergency situations. If you

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Singer Pink reveals she had coronavirus, donates $500,000 to Temple University Hospital

By 6 months ago

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Doylestown native P!nk revealed Friday night that she has recovered from coronavirus and is donating $500,000 to Temple University Hospital in honor of her mother as medical professionals there and all over the country continue to fight the virus.

According to P!nk’s social media accounts, she and her son began showing symptoms of COVID-19 about two weeks ago. She tested positive and spent the last couple of weeks sheltering at home.

She said they were retested a few days ago and the tests came back negative.

In her social media post, the singer criticized the government response to the pandemic and said that testing should be more available to the public.

“This illness is serious and real. People need to know that the illness affects the young and old, healthy and unhealthy, rich and poor, and we must make testing free and more widely accessible to protect

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University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine

By 7 months ago

Help us tackle COVID-19 through research collaborations, by donating equipment or funding research

The University of Cambridge is co-ordinating activities to address COVID-19, including establishing research collaborations with other research institutions, industrial and charity partners across key disciplines and activities…

Cambridge to spearhead £20million alliance to map spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

The University of Cambridge is to take a leading role in a major national effort to help understand and control the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) announced today by the Government and the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser.

Research Excellence and Integrity

The aim of the School is to conduct internationally excellent peer reviewed basic, clinical and translational research relating to a diverse range of medical conditions and treatments.

To maintain the high standards of research practice at Cambridge, the University will uphold the commitments outlined in Universities UK’s Concordat to Support Research Integrity.

The Concordat

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Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

By 7 months ago

Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital is in the process of constructing an Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre (IMIC) and intends to fill the following positions for the project team on a fixed term contract.

S/N	CADRE	CODE	Positions
1.	Project Manager	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSAPM/236	1
2.	Clerk of Works	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSACW/237	1
3.	Construction Foremen	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSACF/238	2
4.	Masons	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSAMS/239	15
5.	Steel Fixers	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSASF/240	8
6.	Welder/Fitter	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSA/WF/241	4
7.	Painters	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSAPT/242	6
8.	Carpenter	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSACRP/244	8
9.	Plumber	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSAPLB/245	4
10.	Civil & Structural Engineer	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSACSE/247	1
11.	Electrical Engineer	KUTRRH/IMIC/DCSAEE/248	1

Download the Job Descriptions here

Download the Job Application Form here

Apply online here

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please send your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form ONLY via the online portal: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careersportal or hard copies can be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University

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School of Medicine – University of Mississippi Medical Center

By 7 months ago

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine trains physicians to deliver skilled, equitable health care to all citizens of Mississippi, the region and nation; this is the essential goal of the medical school.

The program is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

Along the way, students who complete the four-year course of study leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree absorb the school’s core values, including respect for the range of diversity reflected in all people.

Mission

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is committed to training skilled and compassionate physicians to provide high-quality and equitable health care particularly to the state’s residents, including diverse and underserved populations. The school prepares learners to provide excellent care through programs of innovative education, state-of-the-art research and comprehensive clinical practice.

Diversity

Appreciation and respect for the traditions, customs and cultures of a diverse state is a must if the school’s