COVID-19 Updates
Commentary
COVID-19 and Mental Health Awareness Month
As a community, we must be prepared to meet the escalating needs of our population, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
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ACE inhibitors and severe COVID-19: Protective in older patients?
A randomized trial is planned after a study showed that fewer older hypertensive patients taking ACE inhibitors were hospitalized with COVID-19....
From the Journals
As visits for AMI drop during pandemic, deaths rise
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Today’s top news highlights: COVID-19 vaccine hurdles, new options in prostate cancer
Vaccine-induced neutralizing antibodies may not be enough to provide sustained protection agains the coronavirus.
From the Journals
COVID-19 may cause subacute thyroiditis
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a slam dunk
A key safety concern to watch for in the coming months is whether a vaccine candidate is able to sidestep the issue of antibody-dependent...
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COVID-19: Delirium first, depression, anxiety, insomnia later?
"We need to research which factors may contribute to enduring mental health problems, and develop interventions to prevent and treat them," said...
From the Journals
Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19
Two case series from Europe describe chilblain-like lesions in children with mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Today’s top news highlights: Risks & benefits of universal masking, prostate cancer rising
When it comes to COVID-19 in children, infants and teens are at highest risk for hospitalization.
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Large COVID-19 dataset: Kidney injury in >35% of those in hospital
The clearest risk factors for the development of AKI were “the need for ventilator support or vasopressor drug treatment.”
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COVID-19 exacerbating challenges for Latino patients
The disparities are likely tied to economic and social conditions more common among such populations, compared with non-Hispanic whites.