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From the Journals
COVID-19 pulmonary severity ascribed to coagulation differences
From the Journals
New angiotensin studies in COVID-19 give more reassurance
A deluge of new data does not suggest harm with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin blockers in COVID-19 rates or outcomes.
Guidelines
AHA emphasizes the need for cardio-obstetrics teams
Statement from the American Heart Association explains the need for a multidisciplinary approach to managing pregnancy in women with...
From the Journals
Multisociety roadmap eyes restarting elective cardiac cases
Commentary
Triage, L&D, postpartum care during the COVID-19 pandemic
N95 masks and eye protection should be provided to all HCWs involved in the intrapartum management of untested asymptomatic patients.
Commentary
Obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic
Leading with compassion is vital to easing pregnant patients’ – and ob.gyn. practitioners’ – anxiety and stress.
Feature
Pandemic effect: All other health care visits can wait
Survey shows that most adults are unlikely to seek treatments not related to COVID-19.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA grants EUA to muscle stimulator to reduce mechanical ventilator usage
VentFree allows patients to begin treatment during the early stages of ventilation while they are sedated and to continue until the patient is...
From the Journals
COVID-19 death rate was twice as high in cancer patients in NYC study
The overall case fatality rate was 28% for cancer patients with COVID-19 and 14% for noncancer COVID-19 patients.
Conference Coverage
NSDUH data might underestimate substance use by pregnant women
Substance use disorders may be more prevalent than previously appreciated.
Maternal Mortality
The American maternal mortality crisis: The role of racism and bias
Not only do health care providers need to face their implicit biases, the health care system needs to change.