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Famotidine associated with benefits in hospitalized COVID patients in another trial
“The mechanism of exactly how famotidine works has yet to be proven,” lead study author Jeffrey F. Mather said.
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Study confirms it’s possible to catch COVID-19 twice
“This appears to be pretty clear-cut evidence of reinfection because of sequencing and isolation of two different viruses.”
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Pooled COVID-19 testing feasible, greatly reduces supply use
“The benefit definitely outweighs the risk of false-negative specimens because false-negative results rarely occur.”
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COVID-19 cases in children nearly doubled in just 4 weeks
AAP president: “In areas with rapid community spread, it’s likely that more children will also be infected.”
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Antibiotic resistance: Personal responsibility in somewhat short supply
Many primary care physicians are not making the connection between themselves and the larger issue.
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Guidance covers glycemia in dexamethasone-treated COVID-19 patients
The latest document from the COVID-19 response group of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is a response to the recent RECOVERY...
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Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
Plus, answers to who and when to test.
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Cutaneous clues linked to COVID-19 coagulation risk
These skin signs could augment coagulation assays in this patient population.
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More data needed to better understand COVID-19 skin manifestations
Histopathologic exams were done for only 23 patients and, in all cases, showed “inflammatory features without specific pathological changes.”
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Low vitamin D linked to increased COVID-19 risk
A large study evaluates associations between low serum vitamin D levels and risks for acquiring COVID-19 and hospitalization.