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Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19
Two case series from Europe describe chilblain-like lesions in children with mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Ob.gyns. income is in the middle of the pack of specialties
Among ob.gyns., 38% report that gratitude and relationships with patients is the most rewarding part of their job.
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Today’s top news highlights: Risks & benefits of universal masking, prostate cancer rising
When it comes to COVID-19 in children, infants and teens are at highest risk for hospitalization.
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Large COVID-19 dataset: Kidney injury in >35% of those in hospital
The clearest risk factors for the development of AKI were “the need for ventilator support or vasopressor drug treatment.”
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AAN publishes ethical guidance on patient care during the pandemic
The guidance reviews adaptations to inpatient and outpatient care and indicates the need for protocols to allocate scarce medical resources.
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Testicular sperm may improve IVF outcomes in some cases
An observational study of one fertility center’s outcomes pushes research forward.
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COVID-19 exacerbating challenges for Latino patients
The disparities are likely tied to economic and social conditions more common among such populations, compared with non-Hispanic whites.
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Inflammation, thrombosis biomarkers tied to COVID-19 deaths
“Of particular interest is the finding that over three quarters of critically ill patients required a ventilator and almost one third required...
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Today’s top news highlights: COVID-19 in kids, addiction-related suicide
When it comes to COVID-19 in children, infants and teens are at highest risk for hospitalization.
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AGS issues pandemic resource allocation recommendations amid ageism concerns
Rationing strategies that are solely, or predominantly, based on age cutoffs could lead to persistent beliefs that older adults’ lives are less...
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Novel program for preventing addiction-related suicide
The group intervention is designed for a population at high risk for suicide.