Pulmonology
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ACEI/ARBs linked with survival in hypertensive, Chinese COVID-19 patients
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Doctors push back on treating COVID-19 as HAPE
The pathophysiological mechanism of HAPE is a “fundamentally different phenomenon” than what is seen in COVID-19–related ARDS, experts noted in a...
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Interim guidance for CPR in patients with COVID-19
Performing CPR on patients with COVID-19 raises unique challenges. Interim guidance suggests approaches to mitigate risk to patients and providers...
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Researchers investigate impact of smoking on COVID-19 risk
Early reports from China showed a case fatality rate of 4.7% for men, compared with 2.8% for women.
News
Switching gears at high speed
Michigan Medicine’s ICU Bootcamp is for clinicians who haven’t practiced in an ICU for a while.
News from the FDA/CDC
2019-2020 flu season ends with ‘very high’ activity in New Jersey
Influenza activity has been at or above the national baseline since early November.
Opinion
COVID-19 mythconceptions
We are in a position where we need to take in what we can and assess the best data available.
Feature
Comorbidities the rule in New York’s COVID-19 deaths
Infection and death rates among males in the state are disproportionately high.
From the Journals
COVID-19 linked to multiple cardiovascular presentations
Temporary hemodynamic support is shown to help patients with cardiogenic shock, according to case studies.
From the Journals
AAP issues guidance on managing infants born to mothers with COVID-19
Infants born to mothers with COVID-19 should be tested for the virus at 24 hours and, if still in the birth facility, at 48 hours after birth.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity measures continue COVID-19–related divergence
Fewer samples are testing positive, but flu-related visits are increasing.