M. Alexander Otto
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Study calls higher surgery costs at NCI centers into question
September 1, 2021
When is the higher cost of cancer surgery at NCI centers worth it?
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Even patients with cancer in remission at risk for severe COVID-19
January 26, 2021
Cancer patients, regardless of their age, and even if they are in remission, should be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19.
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A 4-point thrombocytopenia score was found able to rule out suspected HIT
January 11, 2021
A low score – 3 points or less – has a negative predictive value of 99.8%, “so HIT is basically ruled out.”
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Cost is the main hurdle to broad use of caplacizumab for TTP
December 7, 2020
“If we take finances out, I think almost every patient except those with a bleeding risk or bleeding problem should get it,” an investigator said.
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What to do when anticoagulation fails cancer patients
December 1, 2020
When it comes to “anticoagulation failure, we are entering an evidence free-zone.”
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COVID-19 in pregnancy: Supplement oxygen if saturation dips below 94%
May 8, 2020
Use high-flow nasal cannula, not positive-pressure ventilation.
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Results from 11 AHA-funded COVID-19 studies expected within months
May 7, 2020
The AHA’s COVID-19 and Its Cardiovascular Impact Rapid Response Grant initiative awards $1.2 million in grants.
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Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
May 1, 2020
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
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Yale’s COVID-19 inpatient protocol: Hydroxychloroquine plus/minus tocilizumab
April 30, 2020
Yale cardiologist offers lessons from “the haze of battle” on fighting COVID-19 with little evidence.
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Protean manifestations of COVID-19: “Our ignorance is profound”
April 17, 2020
“Make sure they didn’t die in vain.”
