Infectious Diseases
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Nearly 24 tests for the novel coronavirus are available
Laboratories and clinics still face challenges that include shortages of tests, shortages of components such as reagents, and backlogs.
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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.
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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.
Opinion
Practicing solo and feeling grateful – despite COVID-19
“I can’t lose my job, because I am my job,” said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
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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.
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Neurologic symptoms and COVID-19: What’s known, what isn’t
COVID-19 symptoms may include encephalopathy, ataxia, and other neurologic signs.
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COVID-19 less severe in children, yet questions for pediatricians remain
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Flu activity down from its third peak of the season, COVID-19 still a factor
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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.