COVID-19 Updates
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COVID-19 drives physician burnout for some specialties
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What we know and don’t know about virus variants and vaccines
One of the major concerns remains the ability of COVID-19 vaccines to work on new strains.
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Coronasomnia: Pervasive sleeplessness, self-medicating raise concerns of sleep experts
Lockdown-related stress and psychological factors may play a role, but SARS-CoV-2 may also have still-unrecognized central nervous system effects...
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Monoclonal antibody combo treatment reduces viral load in mild to moderate COVID-19
Bamlanivimab alone in three different single-infusion doses showed no significant reduction in viral load, compared with placebo.
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Biggest challenges practices faced from COVID last year: MGMA
The economic pain felt by practices has resulted in layoffs, furloughs, and/or reduced compensation for providers and staff.
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ACEIs, ARBs safe to continue in COVID-19: Trial published
Recent data suggest that immune dysfunction may contribute to poor outcomes among COVID-19 patients.
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President Biden signs 10 new orders to help fight COVID-19
Biden said as many as 500,000 Americans will have died by February. “It’s going to take months for us to turn things around.”
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Metformin treatment again linked to fewer deaths from COVID-19
The reduction in mortality among those with diabetes taking metformin prior to COVID-19 diagnosis was significant.
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Seven ways President Biden could now change health care
Democrats’ small majorities in both houses of Congress suggest that moderation and bipartisanship will be necessary to get things done.
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President Biden kicks off health agenda with COVID actions, WHO outreach
President Biden issued an executive order requiring masks and physical distancing in all federal buildings.
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COVID-19 may damage blood vessels in the brain
A postmortem study reveals signs of vascular inflammation in the brains of deceased patients.