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COVID-19-related inflammatory condition more common in black children in small study
June 5, 2020
It appears any increased risk in black children for developing the multisystem inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 is likely due to social disparities.
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COVID-19 neurologic effects: Does the virus directly attack the brain?
June 5, 2020
There are neurologic sequelae of COVID-19. “We need to be alert to these, and to try to understand the potential long-term consequences.”
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Opinion
COVID-19: Use these strategies to help parents with and without special needs children
June 5, 2020
Make everyone in the family a contributor and foster a sense of gratitude, said Dr. Migdalia Miranda Sotir.
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Lancet, NEJM retract studies on hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
June 4, 2020
The Lancet issued a retraction of an influential study of hydroxychloroquine use in COVID-19 patients. Hours later, NEJM retracted a second study from the same group.
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Should healthcare workers wear masks at home?
June 4, 2020
A new study says wearing a mask at home could cut transmission of SARS-CoV-2 within families, but is it worth it?
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Most rheumatology drugs don’t increase COVID-19 hospitalization risk
June 4, 2020
“These results provide, for the first time, information about the outcome of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.”
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More fatalities in heart transplant patients with COVID-19
June 4, 2020
A new study suggests a high risk for death if heart transplant patients contract COVID-19, which points to the need for increased precautions and vigilance.
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Americans avoided emergency departments early in the pandemic
June 3, 2020
CDC: Visits over 4 weeks dropped by 42%, compared with the corresponding period in 2019.
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COVID-19: Problematic gambling could worsen
June 2, 2020
Multiple aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to instigate or exacerbate addictive behaviors such as problematic gambling.
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COVID-19: New group stands up for health professionals facing retaliation
June 2, 2020
“Doctors, nurses, health care workers are not the typical type to engage politically, to speak out, [or to] advocate for themselves,” said Beacon cofounder Dr. Sejal Hathi.
