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2019 Novel Coronavirus (Updated Feb. 2020)February 9, 2020
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. See Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidance on evaluation for patients who may be ill with or exposed to 2019-nCoV. and DC, Maryland and Virginia guidance on testing and reporting.
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You're Not High - DC May Vote on PsychedelicsFebruary 7, 2020
DC voters could soon vote to lessen penalties on possession of psychedelic plants and fungi.
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MSDC Advocates for Physician-Patient Relationship in Hearing Aid TestimonyFebruary 6, 2020
MSDC submitted testimony last week advocating for the value of the physician-patient relationship, in response to a hearing on a bill to regulate hearing aid sales.
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Let's Hear It On Sugary Beverages!February 4, 2020
MSDC wrote a letter to the Council of DC leadership urging a hearing on the Healthy Beverage Choice Amendment Act, to hear a full range of public health issues around taxing beverages.
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Council Advances Protections for Sunscreen, Physicians Practicing Reproductive MedicineFebruary 4, 2020
MSDC welcomed positive developments at the Wilson Building, as the Council passed legislation permitting sunscreen application in schools plus advanced a bill to protect reproductive health practitioners.
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DC Opioid Deaths Increased in 2019February 1, 2020
DC likely will see a dramatic increase in opioid-related deaths in 2019, according to the CDC.
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MSDC + 50 States + Specialty Orgs = Protect Patients Under MedicaidFebruary 1, 2020
MSDC joined all 50 state medical societies and 12 specialty societies in opposing a CMS rule that would alter Medicaid funding.
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EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping product use-Associated Lung Injury)February 1, 2020
The latest information on E-cigarette or Vaping product use-Associated Lung Injury.
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