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How COVID-19 drug/vaccine decisions might be based on little evidence

At this point, the Food and Drug Administration could grant emergency-use authorization. In other words, the two vaccines could hinge on the combined results of 64 people. Haseltine concludes: If — or perhaps when — positive early results from these trials are announced, keep my warnings in mind. These protocols seem designed to get a… Read More »

New interface automates connections to aid transplant decisions

Southwest Transplant Alliance is electronically connecting with a Texas hospital to facilitate opportunities for organ and tissue donations. The organ procurement organization has launched an electronic interface with CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler, Texas, connecting its Epic electronic health record system in a way that notifies Southwest Transplant of potential organ or tissue donors.… Read More »