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Opinion
COVID-19 and the myth of the super doctor
August 14, 2020
What does it mean to be a hero, and what is the cost of hero worship, asks Dr. Tanya Thomas.
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News
CDC data confirm mental health is suffering during COVID-19
August 14, 2020
The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder alone was roughly three times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.
News
Does metformin reduce risk for death in COVID-19?
August 14, 2020
“It is still unclear whether metformin is truly a miracle drug or whether it is simply used more often among people who are healthier and who do not have contraindications to its use.”
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News
COVID-19 and masks: Doctor, may I be excused?
August 14, 2020
“If you look at the research, patients with COPD, those with reactive airway, even those can breathe through a mask.”
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Opinion
Action and awareness are needed to increase immunization rates
August 13, 2020
There is much work to be done to catch up with vaccinations missed because of the pandemic.
News
Determining cause of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients remains challenging
August 13, 2020
“By considering adverse drug reactions in the differential diagnosis, dermatologists can be useful in assisting in the care of these patients.”
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News
Since COVID-19 onset, admissions for MI are down, mortality rates are up
August 13, 2020
Acute MI admissions fell but mortality rose with the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
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News
Pandemic effect: Telemedicine is now a ‘must-have’ service
August 13, 2020
Survey examines patients’ perception of safety and their telemedicine experience.
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News
Cancer treatments bring concerns for hospitalists
August 13, 2020
With checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy, hospitalists need to act quickly to avoid problems that can affect nearly any organ in the body.
News
COVID-19/heart connection: What hospitalists need to know
August 13, 2020
Be selective in ordering cardiac biomarker tests for COVID-19 patients, cardiologist advises.
