Infectious Diseases
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Remdesivir tops list of promising COVID-19 treatments in review of nearly 300 trials
Hydroxychloroquine data have “major limitations,” and corticosteroids are not recommended for supportive care.
Commentary
COVID-19 pandemic brings unexpected pediatric consequences
Opinion
COVID 19: Confessions of an outpatient psychiatrist during the pandemic
It seems that some glitches would be inevitable. With a sudden shift to videoconferencing in private psychiatric practices, there were bound to be...
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Presymptomatic or asymptomatic? ID experts on shifting terminology
They also discussed the growing realization of racial disparities in COVID-19.
Feature
NYC hospitals require health care workers to report in person, even for phone and telehealth work
Recently, many medical associations have issued statements supporting the rights of health care workers to speak up...
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Doing things right vs. doing the right things
There has been inconsistent guidance in regard to the containment of COVID-19 within health care systems.
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Coronavirus tests are being fast-tracked by the FDA, but it’s unclear how accurate they are
“What good is a test if you don’t know it’s giving you reliable results?” one expert said. Concerns are mounting that a lack of accurate testing...
Commentary
The 7 strategies of highly effective people facing the COVID-19 pandemic
When trouble comes, it’s important to have coping strategies that help you navigate, said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
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CDC: Screen nearly all adults, including pregnant women, for HCV
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Almost 90% of COVID-19 admissions involve comorbidities
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COVID 19: Psychiatric patients may be among the hardest hit
It’s important for patients with severe mental illness to have up-to-date, accurate information about mitigating risk, said Dr. Benjamin Druss.