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Study confirms it’s possible to catch COVID-19 twice
“This appears to be pretty clear-cut evidence of reinfection because of sequencing and isolation of two different viruses.”
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COVID-19 child case count now over 400,000
For the first time, the percentage of cases in children did not increase from 1 week to the next.
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Severe obesity ups risk for death in younger men with COVID-19
These findings show that “obesity is an important independent risk factor for serious COVID-19 disease,” said Dr. David A. Kass.
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Pooled COVID-19 testing feasible, greatly reduces supply use
“The benefit definitely outweighs the risk of false-negative specimens because false-negative results rarely occur.”
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Developing COVID-19 hospital protocols during the pandemic
Hospitalists and other experts meet regularly to assess the literature and the dynamics of the pandemic in order to quickly pivot in the treatment...
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COVID-19 cases in children nearly doubled in just 4 weeks
AAP president: “In areas with rapid community spread, it’s likely that more children will also be infected.”
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Guidance covers glycemia in dexamethasone-treated COVID-19 patients
The latest document from the COVID-19 response group of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is a response to the recent RECOVERY...
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Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
Plus, answers to who and when to test.
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Cutaneous clues linked to COVID-19 coagulation risk
These skin signs could augment coagulation assays in this patient population.
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Septicemia first among hospital inpatient costs
The 20 most expensive conditions treated in hospitals accounted for almost 47% of their spending in 2017.