Clinical Edge

Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions

Must Reads by Date

Must reads for theWeek ending May 31, 2020

COVID-19 may increase risk of preterm birth and cesarean delivery,

Placental injury reported in women with COVID-19,

SARS-CoV-2 infection rate 16% in asymptomatic pregnant women at delivery,

Aldosterone-driven hypertension found with unexpected frequency,

COVID-19 complicates prescribing for children with inflammatory skin disease,

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Must reads for theWeek ending May 24, 2020

As visits for AMI drop during pandemic, deaths rise,

Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19,

Testicular sperm may improve IVF outcomes in some cases,

DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients,

Romosozumab may lower fall risk in osteoporosis,

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Must reads for theWeek ending May 17, 2020

Bariatric surgery in advanced heart failure wins transplant eligibility,

High-intensity exercise builds bone in older men,

Health care costs nearly doubled for patients with NAFLD,

Sleeve gastrectomy, antiobesity drugs underutilized,

Bronchoscopy guideline for COVID-19 pandemic: Use sparingly,

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Must reads for theWeek ending May 10, 2020

L-thyroxine no help for older patients with symptomatic SCH ,

Novel inflammatory syndrome in children possibly linked to COVID-19,

Adolescent obesity, diabetes linked to atherosclerotic signs,

COVID-19 pulmonary severity ascribed to coagulation differences,

FOURIER: Evolocumab follow-up shows no cognitive adverse effects,

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Must reads for theWeek ending May 3, 2020

Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic,

Noninvasive tests boost risk stratification in obese compensated ACLD,

Antitumor treatment may increase risk of severe events in COVID-19 patients,

IDSA guidelines cover N95 use and reuse,

Standing orders for vaccines may improve pediatric vaccination rates,

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