COVID-19 Updates
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 experience forced residents to quickly improve patient communication skills
At the peak of the pandemic in New York City, goals of care discussions became easier, though coping with death remains an issue.
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Outpatient visits rebound for most specialties to pre-COVID-19 levels
Visits began to rise again around Labor Day, but some specialties are still hard hit.
News from the FDA/CDC
Teen vaping in the time of COVID-19
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Commentary
When the only clinical choices are ‘lose-lose’
The current pandemic has provided innumerable situations that can increase the risk for moral injury, said Dr. Peter Yellowlees.
From the Journals
COVID-19 antibody response not reduced with diabetes
Findings provide “cautious optimism” that a COVID-19 vaccine would be expected to work as well in people with diabetes as those without.
From the Journals
Older age, r/r disease in lymphoma patients tied to increased COVID-19 death rate
Conference Coverage
Link between vitamin D and ICU outcomes unclear
When patients are admitted to the ICU, some biomarkers in the body are too high and others are too low. Vitamin D is often too low.
From the Journals
COVID-19 transforms medical education: No ‘back to normal’
“We’re now thinking outside of the typical education model,” Dr. Tiffany Murano said.
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Sleepless nights, hair loss, and cracked teeth: Pandemic stress takes its toll
The disparate symptoms, often in otherwise healthy individuals, have puzzled doctors and patients alike, sometimes resulting in a series of visits...
Feature
Survey: Doctors lonely, burned out in COVID-19
“Many other physicians may be going through versions of what I experienced, and I want to encourage them to get help if they’re feeling stressed,...
Conference Coverage
Fauci: Cautious optimism for COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2020
Top health official is “cautiously optimistic” for vaccine distribution before end of year, pending favorable safety and efficacy data.