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Vitamin D: A low-hanging fruit in COVID-19?
Experts weigh in on how much vitamin D people need in light of results from new studies.
Conference Coverage
TNF inhibitors may dampen COVID-19 severity
New findings from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Registry.
From the Journals
Antibody testing suggests COVID-19 cases are being missed
From the Journals
COVID-19 in kids: Severe illness most common in infants, teens
COVID-19 symptoms in critically ill and noncritically ill children were similar.
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Dermatologic changes with COVID-19: What we know and don’t know
Two dermatologists discuss “COVID toes” and other apparent dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19.
Commentary
Planning for a psychiatric COVID-19–positive unit
Frequent and open communication with all professional stakeholders is important in the planning process, three experts said.
From the Journals
Glucose control linked to COVID-19 outcomes in largest-yet study
Wuhan researchers found preexisting type 2 diabetes worsened prognosis of COVID-19; but those whose glucose stayed “in-range” had better outcomes...
Guidelines
COVID-19 triggers new bariatric/metabolic surgery guidance
Opinion
Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic
Patients and families recognize the risks hospitalists are assuming, but transparent communication is essential.
Expert Commentary
Respiratory particles generated by speech can remain airborne for up to 14 minutes
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Hazard pay included in new COVID-19 relief bill
A few states and hospital systems are already offering this kind of compensation.