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- Gottlieb, Mostashari Propose National COVID-19 Surveillance Systemhttps://modernod.com/news/gottlieb-mostashari-propose-national-covid-19-surveillance-system/2477555/Five healthcare experts—including former top government healthcare officials Scott Gottlieb and Farzad Mostashari—have proposed a plan to build a national COVID-19 surveillance system, according to a FierceHealthcare
- Ortho, Eurofins Lay Out Plans for High-Throughput COVID-19 Antibody Blood Testinghttps://modernod.com/news/ortho-eurofins-lay-out-plans-for-high-throughput-covid-19-antibody-blood-testing/2477541/While most antibody blood tests, including the one officially authorized by the FDA last week, have so far focused on providing rapid results at the point-of-care—by using a small test strip and a fingerprick, like a blood sugar test—others are working to deploy high-throughput versions
- Prevent Blindness Provides Free Eye Health Curriculum to Educators to Help Children Learn About Importance of Eye Carehttps://modernod.com/news/prevent-blindness-provides-free-eye-health-curriculum-to-educators-to-help-children-learn-about-importance-of-eye-care/2477518/Schools and educational facilities across the country are now closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many educators, public health and non-profit groups are looking for quality, no-cost educational materials to support remote learning for children. Prevent Blindness is offering the
- Tatsuya Kaihara Appointed CEO of Santen Inc. and Head of North America Business of Santen Pharmaceuticalhttps://modernod.com/news/tatsuya-kaihara-appointed-ceo-of-santen-inc-and-head-of-north-america-business-of-santen-pharmaceutical/2477510/Santen announced the appointment of Tatsuya Kaihara as Corporate Officer and Head of North America Business of Santen Pharmaceutical. As of April 1, he is also appointed as CEO of Santen Inc. and he will lead the company’s North America business and report to Shigeo Taniuchi, P
- Allergan COVID-19 Response: Program Enhancementshttps://modernod.com/news/allergan-covid-19-response-program-enhancements/2477507/Allergan has announced several program enhancements designed to assist eye care professionals and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include: Lowering copay savings card offerings for Restas
- SECO International Names Dr. R. Max Raynor as 2021 Presidenthttps://modernod.com/news/seco-international-names-dr-r-max-raynor-as-2021-president/2477497/SECO International has named R. Max Raynor, OD, as the next president. His term began on March 7, 2020, and will last through February 28, 2021. Dr. Raynor officially accepted the honor during the House of Delegates meeting held on Saturday, March 7 at SECO 20/20. “Dr. Raynor has dedicated
- US Department of Labor Provides Guidance on Paid Sick and Family Leavehttps://modernod.com/news/us-department-of-labor-provides-guidance-on-paid-sick-and-family-leave/2477487/The Department of Labor just updated its ‘Questions and Answers’ on paid sick and family leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes guidance on: (i) teleworking, furloughs, layoffs, reduced schedules, and office closures (employees are not eligible for paid sick o
- Study: Low Risk of Coronavirus Spreading Through Tearshttps://modernod.com/news/study-low-risk-of-coronavirus-spreading-through-tears/2477459/While researchers are certain that coronavirus spreads through mucus and droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing, it is unclear if the virus is spread through other bodily fluids, such as tears. Today’s just-published study offers evidence that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding
- My Eyelab and Stanton Optical Shifts to Solely Telehealth Eyecare to Serve Communityhttps://modernod.com/news/my-eyelab-and-stanton-optical-shifts-to-solely-telehealth-eyecare-to-serve-community/2477426/My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, retail brands of Now Optics will immediately be switching to virtual eye care at 119 participating locations across the nation. In partnership with the Physicians Eyecare Group, select locations will offer patients the opportunity to receive eye care through telemed
- Roche Initiates Phase 3 Trial of Actemra/RoActemra in Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumoniahttps://modernod.com/news/roche-initiates-phase-3-trial-of-actemra-roactemra-in-patients-with-severe-covid-19-pneumonia/2477410/Roche announced it is working with the FDA to initiate a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trial in collaboration with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a part of the US Health and Human Services Office of th