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FDA authorizes convalescent plasma for COVID-19
The authorization allows the plasma to be distributed in the U.S. and administered by health care providers.
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‘The pandemic within the pandemic’
Blacks have higher rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death than Whites.
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Patient visits post COVID-19
Physicians and patients discuss common concerns with telemedicine.
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Swab, spit, stay home? College coronavirus testing plans are all over the map
As with the uncoordinated and chaotic national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education has no clear guidance or set of standards to...
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COVID-19 linked to development of myasthenia gravis
Italian researchers report three cases of myasthenia gravis onset after COVID-19 infection.
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Hospitalists confront administrative, financial challenges of COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis may present an opportunity for hospital medicine to rapidly explore different models.
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Oleander extract for COVID-19? That’s a hard ‘no’ experts say
Oleandrin poisoning may affect the central nervous system, as evidenced by drowsiness, tremors, seizures, collapse, and coma leading to death.
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Non-COVID-19 clinical trials grind to a halt during pandemic
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Send kids to school safely if possible, supplement virtually
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Only 40% of residents said training prepped them for COVID-19
Overall, residents reported good relationships with attending physicians and nurses.