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From the Journals
‘The story unfolding is worrisome’ for diabetes and COVID-19
Diabetes Care has published a host of new articles on diabetes and COVID-19 infection, as NIDDK researchers also acknowledge risks to other organ...
Latest News
Today’s top news highlights: Primary care practices struggle, Americans split on COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 puts primary care practice in peril, and social distancing takes a toll on seniors.
Latest News
New crayons reflect the global palette of skin tones
Crayola ready to release the Colors of the World in sets of 24 and 32 crayons.
From the Journals
More evidence hydroxychloroquine is ineffective, harmful in COVID-19
New observational data show that hydroxychloroquine it is not only without benefit for COVID-19 but also increases death and arrhythmias.
Latest News
Today’s top news highlights: Remdesivir data dive, FDA approves contraceptive gel
FDA approves the first contraceptive gel and researchers published full results from a remdesivir trial.
Feature
Patient-focused precautions, testing help blunt pandemic effects on heme-onc unit
Multiple factors helped keep the anticipated COVID-19 surge manageable at the hematologic oncology service of Levine Cancer Institute.
Commentary
COVID-19 and Mental Health Awareness Month
As a community, we must be prepared to meet the escalating needs of our population, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
Feature
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.
Guidelines
Even with mild COVID-19, athletes need cardiac testing before returning to play
These recommendations are part of a clinical algorithm that sorts athletes based on coronavirus test status and symptom severity.
Conference Coverage
Many hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 prophylaxis trials lack ECG screening
Guidelines
Societies offer advice on treating osteoporosis patients during pandemic
General and specific recommendations from leading bone health organizations shine a light on how to manage osteoporosis patients during the COVID-...