Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
Many children with COVID-19 don’t have cough or fever
The characteristic COVID-19 symptoms are not as common in pediatric patients, compared with adults.
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.
Commentary
Practicing solo and feeling grateful – despite COVID-19
“I can’t lose my job, because I am my job,” said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
Commentary
COVID-19 CRISIS: We must care for ourselves as we care for others
We, as family physicians, have the training to lead with courage and empathy.
Latest News
Is protocol-driven COVID-19 respiratory therapy doing more harm than good?
“This is a kind of disease in which you don’t have to follow the protocol – you have to follow the physiology. Unfortunately, many, many doctors...
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Coronavirus on fabric: What you should know
Evidence suggests it’s harder to catch the virus from a soft surface, according to expert.
News
Neurologic symptoms and COVID-19: What’s known, what isn’t
COVID-19 symptoms may include encephalopathy, ataxia, and other neurologic signs.
From the Journals
COVID-19 less severe in children, yet questions for pediatricians remain
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity down from its third peak of the season, COVID-19 still a factor
Latest News
FDA grants emergency authorization for first rapid antibody test for COVID-19
Labeling for the new antibody test indicates that the results should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose or exclude SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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First presumptive case of encephalitis linked to COVID-19 reported