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The Match and COVID-19: Stolen interviews, swag bags, and stress
February 4, 2021
“It’s really hard to get a real feel for the program when you’ve not been there in person.”
News
Weekly COVID-19 cases in children continue to drop
February 3, 2021
Children’s share of weekly COVID-19 total increased for the fourth straight week.
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Microthrombi, necrosis seen in COVID-19 hearts on autopsy
February 3, 2021
A new autopsy series shows microthrombi and focal necrosis in hearts of patients who died of COVID-19. The findings support use of anticoagulation, but best dosing remains unclear, researchers say.
Opinion
The Blitz and COVID-19
February 3, 2021
The psychology of those who have suffered “direct hits” or “near misses” are the daily bedside challenge of all physicians.
News
J&J vaccine 85% efficacious against severe COVID globally
February 1, 2021
The efficacy against severe disease provided by the Janssen/J&J vaccine held true regardless of age, race/ethnicity, absence or presence of comorbidities, and geography.
News
‘Category 5’ COVID hurricane approaches, expert says
February 1, 2021
The United States has reported 467 cases of the coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom, across 32 states, as well as variants identified in South Africa and Brazil.
News
Tough pain relief choices in the COVID-19 pandemic
February 1, 2021
The investigators found no evidence of a harmful effect of NSAIDs on COVID-19–related deaths.
News
Dr. Fauci sees ‘wake-up call’ in emergence of new virus variants
February 1, 2021
“The virus will continue to mutate and will mutate for its own selective advantage,” said Anthony S. Fauci, MD.
News
The COVID-19 virus may prompt the body to attack itself
February 1, 2021
Autoantibodies were more common after COVID – 50% of people hospitalized for their infections had autoantibodies, compared with less than 15% of those who were healthy and uninfected.
News
COVID-19 may alter gut microbiota
January 29, 2021
Changes in gut microorganisms may contribute to severe disease and long-term symptoms after the virus clears.