Update – September 1, 2020: Assembly Bill 890, expanding scope of practice for non-physicians, was adopted by the the California Legislature on August 31 and is now on the way to Governor Newsom’s desk for a signature. A […]
By Sheila Page, DO Following the initial 15 days to “flatten the curve”, as COVID 19 was progressively sweeping the nation, the restrictions on most of the American public were not lifted as expected. People […]
Many are afraid to take hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for COVID as they have been told it could kill them because of its effect on the heart. Are you worried about this? It is a fact that […]
If you are old enough, you remember Grandma telling you to play outside and get fresh air and sunshine. Fresh air dilutes and dries out germs, and the ultraviolet light in sunshine kills them. We […]
Dear AAPS Virginia Members and Friends, Delegate Dave A. LaRock has introduced a good resolution, HJ 5002, that will be heard in the Virginia House of Delegates Rules Committee on Thursday morning, August 27, 2020, […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) requested by Mayo Clinic for use of plasma from patients who recovered from COVID-19 to treat hospitalized patients. “The tipping point for […]
August 9, 2020 Dear Commissioner Rettig and Deputy Commissioner Lough, Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the proposed IRS rules titled “Certain Medical Care Arrangements,” REG-109755-19. AAPS is a membership organization of physicians […]
Never has politics been so deeply involved in decisions that should be between a physician and patient. It is normal for physicians to listen to patients and colleagues, read the literature, write a prescription for […]
I’m sure you would not approve of denying effective treatment to black patients. COVID-19 is hitting black patients hardest. What can be done? A black doctor, an immigrant from Cameroon, is treating COVID-19 patients in […]
The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS), the voice for independent physicians since 1943, gives its strongest endorsement to Republican grassroots candidate Noel Collis, M.D., in Minnesota Congressional District 7. Dr. Collis is running to help stop […]
