COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
More guidance on inpatient management of blood glucose in COVID-19
Diabetes UK’s COVID-19 task force addresses inpatient use of subcutaneous insulin for managing hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis when IVs are...
Latest News
Results from 11 AHA-funded COVID-19 studies expected within months
The AHA’s COVID-19 and Its Cardiovascular Impact Rapid Response Grant initiative awards $1.2 million in grants.
News
COVID-19–associated coagulopathy
Early recognition and anticoagulation is imperative to improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19–associated coagulopathies.
From the Journals
COVID-19 pulmonary severity ascribed to coagulation differences
From the Journals
New angiotensin studies in COVID-19 give more reassurance
A deluge of new data does not suggest harm with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin blockers in COVID-19 rates or outcomes.
From the Journals
Multisociety roadmap eyes restarting elective cardiac cases
Commentary
Triage, L&D, postpartum care during the COVID-19 pandemic
N95 masks and eye protection should be provided to all HCWs involved in the intrapartum management of untested asymptomatic patients.
Feature
Pandemic effect: All other health care visits can wait
Survey shows that most adults are unlikely to seek treatments not related to COVID-19.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA grants EUA to muscle stimulator to reduce mechanical ventilator usage
VentFree allows patients to begin treatment during the early stages of ventilation while they are sedated and to continue until the patient is...
Opinion
Fountains of Wayne, and a hospitalist’s first day, remembered
A tribute to Adam Schlesinger, and all the others who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Opinion
Doctor with a mask: Enhancing communication and empathy
Social distancing is amounting to social isolation for many patients.