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Opinion
Dear 2020, where do we go from here?
August 18, 2020
COVID-19 has shown that hospitalists must be “digital doctors” – they must be facile in utilizing virtual health tools.
News
Severe obesity ups risk for death in younger men with COVID-19
August 18, 2020
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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Only 40% of residents said training prepped them for COVID-19
August 18, 2020
Overall, residents reported good relationships with attending physicians and nurses.
News
FDA authorizes new saliva COVID-19 test
August 17, 2020
“Providing this type of flexibility for processing saliva samples to test for COVID-19 infection is groundbreaking in terms of efficiency and avoiding shortages of crucial test components like reagents.”
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PPE shortage could last years without strategic plan, experts warn
August 17, 2020
“If we had a more coordinated response with a partnership between the medical field, the government and the private industry, it would help improve the supply chain to the areas that need it most.”
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The evidence is not clear: Rheumatic diseases, drugs, and COVID-19
August 17, 2020
Robust is not the word to use when describing the current state of COVID-19 research.
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Pooled COVID-19 testing feasible, greatly reduces supply use
August 14, 2020
“The benefit definitely outweighs the risk of false-negative specimens because false-negative results rarely occur.”
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Opinion
How to truly connect with your patients
August 14, 2020
Human connection in health care is the need of the hour.
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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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.”
