Infectious Diseases News
Spread the word about the latest research, updates, products, services and treatment advances regarding infectious diseases. This section covers information about diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, of interest to clinicians, scientists, patients and medical and pharmaceutical industry professionals.
Global Excel Announces COVID-19 Version of StandbyMD
Global Excel Management Inc., an industry leader in Healthcare Risk Management Solutions, today announces that it has released a COVID-19 version of its StandbyMD directional care platform to help direct those with coronavirus concerns to the appropriate care and help alleviate the overburdened... - March 27, 2020 - Global Excel Management
KCP Statement on CMS’ Agreement to Classify Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters and Vascular Access as Essential Surgeries for Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners – the nation’s leading kidney care coalition comprised of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers, researchers, and manufacturers dedicated to working together to improve quality of care for individuals living with kidney diseases – applauds... - March 27, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Equiant Responds to COVID-19 Outbreak; Business Continuity Plan in Place; Social-Distancing Solutions for Clients
In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Equiant has activated its Business Continuity Plans to support the general health of its employees and maximize productivity in its workforce. The financial services and technology provider’s clients can rest assured that systemic... - March 27, 2020 - Equiant
Prehab Network Offers Virtual Physical Therapy - Free Trial Visit
Virtual physical therapy visits are proving to be effective for patients across the country. Some people, including seniors, may be apprehensive about going online, however Prehab patients are giving incredibly high reviews. To encourage people to address their aches and pains from the comfort of their own home, Prehab Network is offering any patient located within the United States a free virtual discovery visit - not to be charged to the insurance company. - March 27, 2020 - Prehab
How Long Will Pre-COVID Life Insurance Rates Last?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world, life insurance carriers are challenged by maintaining a profitable business. One looming fear for consumers is the cost of life insurance. Will it go up? - March 26, 2020 - AccuQuote
Science Experiment Kit Helps People Understand How Virus Transmission Works
A Montana-based science educational and supply company named Home Science Tools (HST) has introduced a new, educational kit created specifically to help learners better understand what a pandemic is and how viruses work. Perfect for use at home, the new kits help learners better understand germs and viruses – how they work, are spread (transmitted) and how to keep yourself and those you love, safe. - March 26, 2020 - Home Science Tools
Vestibular Disorders Association Medical Advisers Announce Risk Factors for Coronavirus Among People with Chronic Vestibular Illness
Some vestibular (inner ear and brain) disorders may increase a person's risk for the coronavirus, including autoimmune inner ear disease, patients receiving corticosteroids or biologics, and people over the age of 60. The Vestibular Disorders Association released a statement by the Chair of their Medical and Scientific Advisory Board addressing the concerns of these vulnerable populations. - March 26, 2020 - Vestibular Disorders Association
ZyDoc Offering No-Cost COVID-19 EHR Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering its services at no cost to all healthcare providers and hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This no-cost documentation service will allow them to work more efficiently while collecting data to combat COVID-19 and can be implemented immediately nationwide. The de-identified information collected will supplement data obtained from clinical trials so we can benefit from the collective wisdom of our medical community. - March 25, 2020 - ZyDoc
BCMstrategy, Inc. Raises Seed Financing -- Venture Capital Support Accelerates Platform Expansion and COVID19 Data Dissemination
BCMstrategy, Inc., the innovation leader in public policy predictive analytics, announced today it has secured significant seed investment from BlackLab Venture Studio. The funds will accelerate product development and sales for the company’s patented public policy risk analytics while expanding its ability to meet demand for existing COVID19 policy data through API development, Slack integration, and new analytical reports. BlackLab co-founders have joined the company's board. - March 25, 2020 - BCMstrategy, Inc.
Winmore Launches "Win from Home" to Extend Its Collaboration Software to Virtual Bid Desks and Home Offices During COVID-19
New functionality helps organizations’ remote workforces keep contracted revenue growing and bid submissions on time. - March 24, 2020 - Winmore
Choice Home Warranty Will Provide Enhanced Coverage During COVID-19 Crisis
Effective March 23, 2020, Choice Home Warranty will provide its existing and new home warranty service contract customers with broader protection for their vital home systems and appliances by temporarily suspending certain exclusions from coverage. - March 24, 2020 - Choice Home Warranty
Complimentary Steam Sanitize of Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19; Complimentary Concierge Pick Up and Drop Off, Public Service by Provided by Sands Chevrolet
Free service for any Phoenix resident with no obligation to buy anything. - March 24, 2020 - Sands Chevrolet
Independent Contractors Demand Coronavirus Relief for Their Families and Animals; 57 Million in the U.S. Representing More Than a Third of the Working Population
According to Business Insider, who recently completed a survey of over 1,000 pet owners, the average American spends annually $1,566.96 a year or $126.19 a month on their animals. More specifically, a dog owner spends $139.80 a month and a cat owner spends $92.98 a month. Animal Trust Planning is the new avocado toast for pet products in 2020. Pet owners are seeing the value in spending $34.99 to ensure their animal's uninterrupted care after they are unable to care for them. - March 24, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Popular Senior Life Resource Provider Expands Coverage to Address COVID-19 Issues Affecting Those Living in Senior Communities
HousingForSeniors.com, a leading online information hub owned and operated by Wolf Revo, LLC, is dedicated to helping older adults in the United States and Canada find quality senior housing, has recently expanded its senior health coverage specifically addressing COVID-19. - March 23, 2020 - Wolf Revo, LLC
Days for Girls International Launches Masks4Millions Campaign
The global menstrual health organization is working to sew millions of face masks for hospitals and clinics around the world. - March 22, 2020 - Days for Girls International
Neurologist Dr. Deborah Boland Expands Telemedicine Services to Homebound Neurological Patients
Between now and April 30, 2020, Dr. Deborah Boland, D.O., MSPT, a neurologist, movement disorder specialist, and owner of Be Mobile Neurology, is expanding telemedicine services to help high-risk people who need neurological care and are in isolation due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)... - March 21, 2020 - Be Mobile Neurology
A Bright Spot for Those with Extra Time at Home Now -- Learning How to Draw from a Master Art Teacher
As cases of the coronavirus continue to multiply and millions of students and workers must remain at home, Barnstone Studios Director Cat Barnstone Szafran had an idea of how she could help. Psychologists endorse art therapy as a proven way to de-stress and process emotions. Szafran decided to offer a free drawing class recorded by her late father, the celebrated art instructor Myron Barnstone. Barnstone's legacy is featured in the current issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine. - March 20, 2020 - Barnstone Studios
United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers: COVID-19 Legislation Must Include All American Workers, Too Many Are Being Left Out
Administration Officials and Legislators have promised no workers will lose a paycheck, yet millions are being left out of current legislation. - March 20, 2020 - United Federation of Special Police & Security Officers, Inc.
Saelig Introduces the Fotric 226B Thermal Camera for Automated, Non-Contact Personnel Temperature Screening
The Fotric 226B’s AI algorithm automatically detects and assesses the temperatures of passing humans to provide instant fever alarms. - March 20, 2020 - Saelig Co. Inc.
Tulix to Offer Complementary CDN Services to K-12 Schools During CONVID-19 Crisis
Tulix Systems Inc. (Atlanta, Georgia) have announced today that they will be offering complementary live streaming and CDN services to K-12 schools to assist with online learning during the likely school shutdown in the coming weeks. The initiative will be available to schools nationally. The... - March 19, 2020 - Tulix Systems
Pala Band of Mission Indians Announces Temporary Closure of Pala Casino to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
In an effort to protect the health and safety of guests and team members and to further prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pala Band of Mission Indians today announced the temporary closure of Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Friday, March 20 at the close of business. Pala... - March 19, 2020 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
Ground Travel Solutions, a Collection of Limousine Companies Aligning to Assist Aging Americans Stuck in Florida
Safe and reliable ground transportation for those heading back North for the summer and looking to do so away from large groups or mass transit. The Chauffeured Ground Travel Industry has a solution that will not only help them maintain their health but get home quickly. - March 19, 2020 - Company Car & Limousine
US Tele-Medicine Now Provides Virtual Assessment for People Suspecting a Coronavirus Infection
US Tele-Medicine, a 12 year old telemedicine company based in Southern California and providing care in 46 states, has launched a coronavirus check website at www.coronaviruscheck.us. - March 19, 2020 - US Telemedicine
TINYpulse Offers Free WFH (Work from Home) Essentials to Businesses Disrupted by Coronavirus / COVID-19
WFH Essentials Tailored to Help Organizations Maintain Engagement, Motivation, and Coaching during Remote / WFH Environment - March 18, 2020 - TINYpulse
PreLynx Portal, Corona Virus (COVID-19) First Response Scanner + Sanitizer
The PreLynx is a First Response Scanner + Sanitizer and can be much more with additional software modules. The basic passive mode of the PreLynx portal scans body heat as one passenger at a time passes beneath. The light bar turns from blue to green when a person’s body temperature is within expected parameters. - March 18, 2020 - 123 Design
The COVIDxNOW.org Global Economic Leadership Consortium Opens to the Public for Signatories.
COVIDxNOW invests to bring global emerging and corporate leaders together with “fast response solutions” to address social, health and economic impact of Covid19 outbreak. New offering creates 48-hour turnaround solutions focused on slowing negative economic impact, opening new... - March 18, 2020 - EBW Foundation
OSTEOPATHIC FITNESS® Offers Gift of Online Personal Training During Coronavirus Outbreak Shutdown of Gyms
There is much concern about being in an environment with large amounts of people. OSTEOPATHIC FITNESS® in Downtown Ridgefield at 383 Main St. above Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe is offering a gift of 2 free sessions to assist you in your training during the Coronavirus outbreak. One-on-one online training. - March 18, 2020 - Greg Herzog
The CEC & eLuma Partner to Present Critical Webinar for Special Educators
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, many special educators are scrambling to find solutions to take care of their students with exceptionalities. The CEC & eLuma Online Therapy are partnering to present a webinar entitled, "Teaching Special Education Online During COVID-19" to give them vital resources and support to enable them to meet their most critical objectives. - March 17, 2020 - eLuma Online Therapy
How COVID-19 is, or is Not, Impacting the Life Insurance Business and Your Ability to Obtain Coverage
As part of the panic that has consumed the world surrounding the COVID pandemic, many consumers are asking whether insurance companies are doing anything different, or perhaps, postponing the ability of consumers to obtain life insurance, for general pandemic related reasons. When a worldwide... - March 17, 2020 - AccuQuote
Home Health Sector Urges Flexible Use of Home Health Clinical Expertise and Regulatory Relief to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Home health leaders release guidance regarding needed waivers and regulatory relief to ensure home health’s nimble and flexible response. - March 17, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Workaround Using KryptAll
The outbreak of the Coronavirus is impacting face-to-face business and public communication around the world and citizens are being advised by the CDC to decrease the spread of this horrific virus by decreasing physical contact. KryptAll ensures callers keep their privacy when communicating over the phone, while protecting themselves from the Coronavirus. - March 17, 2020 - KryptAll
Zito Media to Provide Its 20x2 Megabit Internet Service Available Free of Charge for Two Months to Low Income Residents
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Zito Media is making its 20x2 megabit internet service available free of charge for two months to low income residents. As schools close and businesses move to work-at-home solutions in order to slow the spread of the virus, internet service for... - March 17, 2020 - Zito Media
Technology Firm Fastech Solutions Waiving All Setup Fees to Help Companies Adapt to Working from Home
To help companies swiftly adapt to relying on remote working solutions to keep their business running smoothly the prominent technology company, Fastech Solutions, is going to waive all setup fees for any company that needs to get their workplace continuity in order online. - March 17, 2020 - Fastech Solutions
Global Coronavirus Confirmed Cases Are on the Rise; Learn How Animal Trust Planning is Ensuring Your Animals' Uninterrupted Care
Most Americans are uncertain of their future. A majority of our businesses are at risk, along with our health. Unfortunately, the coronavirus has had the worst affect on our elderly community. Over 95% of Americans between the ages of 65-85 years old don't have written instructions on funds to be allocated to a pet guardian if they are unable to care for their animals. Animal Trust Planning has created a quick and easy solution for pet owners to fill out a short form to create a legal agreement. - March 17, 2020 - Animal Trust Planning
Surgical Mask Supplier: SoMedicalSupplies Daily Production Capacity Up to 3 Million
The demand for surgical masks will continue to drastically rise given the situation the entire world is in today. The increasing number of reported cases of the Coronavirus disease in many countries has caused people to be more mindful of their hygiene and protection against sicknesses as well. - March 17, 2020 - SoMedical
Pelton Graham LLC Calls on Governments to Act to Protect Working Class Americans Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Pelton Graham LLC calls on federal, state and local governments to take significant action to protect the rights of all Americans adversely impacted by the spread of COVID-19. If significant steps are not taken immediately to support the millions of Americans impacted by the pandemic, our county risks a social and economic devastation of the type not seen since The Great Depression. - March 16, 2020 - Pelton Graham LLC
Sound Royalties Announces $20 Million Fund to Provide Music Creators No-Cost Financing Through April 16
Company Offers Zero-Cost Funding to Songwriters, Artists and Producers - March 16, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Special Message from Kevin Byrd, President of the Brown Byrd Foundation Inc., About Coronavirus
Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd, President of the Internationally Acclaimed Brown Byrd Foundation's special message about Coronavirus. - March 16, 2020 - Brown Byrd Foundation Inc.
Home Ventilator, Oxygen, and Sleep Suppliers at the Forefront of the COVID-19 Response
CQRC submits letter to Medicare agency detailing how home respiratory suppliers are critical in the response with coronavirus, urges agency to immediately lift regulatory barriers for patient care - March 14, 2020 - CQRC
APTQI Urges Congress, CMS to Allow Reimbursement for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In an effort to protect vulnerable patient populations from the transmission of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today called on Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend Place of Service Billing... - March 13, 2020 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
NoviSign Digital Signage Releases New Hand Sanitizer Kiosks to Combat Coronavirus
NoviSign Digital Signage introduces a new line of sleek freestanding and wall mountable hand sanitizing digital kiosks. Equipped with an internal auto-dispenser that supports gel, foam or liquid sanitizer, the kiosks feature a sturdy metal enclosing and an integrated commercial grade 21.5” digital sign that is managed using NoviSign’s cloud-based digital signage software. - March 13, 2020 - NoviSign
Adelson McLean Takes Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus
Newport Beach law firm, Adelson McLean, has taken steps to ensure that the current coronavirus pandemic does not disrupt their clients’ businesses. - March 13, 2020 - Adelson McLean
Weinstock Continues Campaigning Despite Coronavirus Challenges
Weinstock campaigns hard in Queens and Long Island - despite the dangers of Coronavirus. - March 13, 2020 - Law Offices of Michael Weinstock LLC
Protect Your Family from Coronavirus and the Seasonal Flu
The Maids offers these tips to cut down on the spread of germs in your home to aid in keeping your family happy and healthy. Let The Maids help your family fight illnesses and schedule a deep cleaning for your home. - March 13, 2020 - The Maids
Mindworks Hypnosis CD to "Stop Coronavirus" New Product Launch
Clinical Hypnotherapist creates an audio hypnosis CD to facilitate healthy habits, stress release and help boost the immune system against coronavirus. - March 12, 2020 - Mindworks Hypnosis & NLP
Coronovirus Devalues the Existence of the Elder Population Claims Ageless Chic Magazine
Amid a coronavirus outbreak in the United States and across the world, Covid-19 does appear to affect seniors worse than younger generations as a whole. There is no question that our bodies do change over time. All the more reason to take very good care of ourselves as we age. Senior citizens having to worry about preventing Covid-19 isn’t the only thing on their minds since younger generations have begun to discriminate, demean and persecute the mature population. - March 11, 2020 - Zia Marketing & PR Firm
HealthLynked Corp. Tracks Worldwide Spread of Corona Virus and Keeps Users Informed with Novel Interactive App
HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB: HLYK), a global healthcare network focused on care management of its members and a provider of healthcare technologies that connects doctors, patients and medical data, today announced that is has developed technology to help track the spread of COVID-19 with its patient... - March 11, 2020 - HealthLynked Corp.
Surge in Online Learning Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Throws Limelight on ClassIn
Across China, children should be back in class. Instead, virtual classroom platform, ClassIn has witnessed an incredible surge in activity and revenue as schools scramble to make the switch from in-class to online schooling for an entire nation of students stuck at home. Since the outbreak of the... - March 10, 2020 - Empower Education Online Ltd.
Momma Lynn Entertainment Rejects Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partnerships
Momma Lynn Entertainment (MLE) announced that it will reject partnerships with any entertainment production companies seeking to exploit the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for financial gain. - March 09, 2020 - Momma Lynn Entertainment
A Message Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the San Antonio Public, from Gordana Gligoric, MD
Advice on minimizing your risk of exposure to Coronavirus COVID-19. - March 07, 2020 - Asthma Allergy Sinus Center