COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Children rarely transmit SARS-CoV-2 within households
Most children with COVID-19 disease are infected inside family groups, but are not the initial transmitters.
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Myocarditis in COVID-19: An elusive cardiac complication
“There are some experts who believe we’re likely still dealing with myocarditis but with atypical features, while others suggest there is no...
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‘Doc, can I get a mask exemption?’
"It makes sense to say that if it makes you uncomfortable to wear a mask because it affects your breathing, you should think twice about getting...
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How well trained is the class of COVID-19?
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WHO plans to address airborne COVID-19 transmission
“The possibility of airborne transmission in public settings – especially closed, poorly ventilated settings – cannot be ruled out.”
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AGA meta-analysis leads to new COVID-19 GI and liver best practices
"We seek to summarize international data on the GI and liver manifestations of COVID-19 infection and treatment," the panelists wrote.
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HIV does not appear to worsen COVID-19 outcomes
“We don’t see any signs that people with HIV should take extra precautions” to protect themselves from COVID-19, said Keith Sigel, MD.
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Daily Recap: Lifestyle vs. genes in breast cancer showdown; Big pharma sues over insulin affordability law
Women who avoided pregnancy due to migraine said it would make raising a child difficult.
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Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
From the Journals
Diagnostic criteria may miss some MIS-C cases, experts say
“There is concern that children meeting current diagnostic criteria for MIS-C are the ‘tip of the iceberg,’ and a bigger problem may be lurking...
From the Journals
Captopril questioned for diabetes patients in COVID-19 setting
Captopril appears to be associated with a higher rate of pulmonary adverse reactions in patients with diabetes than that of other ACE inhibitors...