COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19
Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.
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Face mask type matters when sterilizing, study finds
The testing described in the report is “quite affordable,” according to one of the authors.
Opinion
Hospitalist well-being during the pandemic
Burnout is a potential reality for clinicians in times of high stress.
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Comorbidities increase COVID-19 deaths by factor of 12
Hispanic, black, and Native persons account for a disproportionate share of those infected by the coronavirus.
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Health experts link rise in Arizona COVID cases to end of stay-at-home order
“Perhaps, Arizona will be a warning sign to other areas.”
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FDA revokes emergency use of hydroxychloroquine
The agency determined that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are unlikely to be effective against COVID-19.
Commentary
Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.
News
Learning the ICU
Ninety-five percent of management of COVID-19 patients is nothing other than practicing sound critical care medicine.
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CDC emphasizes pandemic not over, need to avoid large gatherings
From the Journals
Half of type 1 diabetes patients with COVID-19 manage at home
Despite high rates of hyperglycemia and DKA, only about half of patients with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 required hospitalization, according to...
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Fighting COVID and police brutality, medical teams take to streets to treat protesters
“I am working full time and basically being at the protest after getting straight off of work,” said Butler, who is black. That’s tiring, she...