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Developing COVID-19 hospital protocols during the pandemic
August 12, 2020
Hospitalists and other experts meet regularly to assess the literature and the dynamics of the pandemic in order to quickly pivot in the treatment of patients when necessary.
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‘Doubling down’ on hydroxychloroquine QT prolongation in COVID-19
August 12, 2020
Patients had progressively longer QT intervals with hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin, but also frequently received other drugs that had QT-prolonging effects, in a new study.
Opinion
Long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms: Patients want answers
August 11, 2020
Patient who have recovered from COVID-19 may be wondering when their disease will finally resolve.
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COVID-19 cases in children nearly doubled in just 4 weeks
August 11, 2020
AAP president: “In areas with rapid community spread, it’s likely that more children will also be infected.”
Opinion
iResident: Virtual care on hospital medicine teaching services during a pandemic
August 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic response has demonstrated that virtual care plays an instrumental part in patient care.
News
Studies gauge role of schools, kids in spread of COVID-19
August 10, 2020
A look at the effect of the school closures at the start of the pandemic in the United States.
News
Guidance covers glycemia in dexamethasone-treated COVID-19 patients
August 10, 2020
The latest document from the COVID-19 response group of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is a response to the recent RECOVERY trial.
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Children’s doctors in the world of adults
August 7, 2020
Pediatric hospitalists in New York City volunteered to treat adult patients during the COVID-19 surge.
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Many children with COVID-19 present without classic symptoms
August 7, 2020
Of 22 children hospitalized and positive for SARS-CoV-2, most had no respiratory illness or symptoms.
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Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
August 7, 2020
Plus, answers to who and when to test.