Infectious Diseases
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Coronavirus tests are being fast-tracked by the FDA, but it’s unclear how accurate they are
“What good is a test if you don’t know it’s giving you reliable results?” one expert said. Concerns are mounting that a lack of accurate testing...
Commentary
The 7 strategies of highly effective people facing the COVID-19 pandemic
When trouble comes, it’s important to have coping strategies that help you navigate, said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
News from the FDA/CDC
Almost 90% of COVID-19 admissions involve comorbidities
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COVID 19: Psychiatric patients may be among the hardest hit
It’s important for patients with severe mental illness to have up-to-date, accurate information about mitigating risk, said Dr. Benjamin Druss.
From the Journals
First protocol on how to use lung ultrasound to triage COVID-19
Lung ultrasound is not yet universally accepted as a tool for diagnosing pneumonia in the context of COVID-19 and triaging patients.
Commentary
Crisis counseling, not therapy, is what’s needed in the wake of COVID-19
Crisis counselors assist with emotional support. And they aim to educate individuals, families, and communities about how to be resilient, said Dr...
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See acute hepatitis? Consider COVID-19, N.Y. case suggests
This is the first documented instance of a patient with COVID-19 presenting with acute hepatitis as the primary symptom before developing...
Feature
COVID-19: A guide to making telepsychiatry work
“There’s going to be a much wider and diffuse acceptance of telemedicine as we go forward,” said Dr. Jay H. Shore.
Feature
COVID-19: Dramatic changes to telepsychiatry rules and regs
“Clinicians need to be aware of these changes so they can ensure they are reaching as many people as possible,” said Dr. John Torous.
Feature
Comorbidities the rule in New York’s COVID-19 deaths
Infection and death rates among males in the state are disproportionately high.
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SARS-CoV-2 escapes cotton, surgical masks of infected
All outer surfaces of masks used in the study were positive for SARS-CoV-2.