News
Myocarditis in COVID-19: An elusive cardiac complication
July 8, 2020
“There are some experts who believe we’re likely still dealing with myocarditis but with atypical features, while others suggest there is no myocarditis by strict classic criteria.”
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Combination nicotine replacement therapy better than single form
July 8, 2020
Among nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) prescription options, which strategy results in the highest rate of smoking cessation?
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Opinion
‘Doc, can I get a mask exemption?’
July 8, 2020
"It makes sense to say that if it makes you uncomfortable to wear a mask because it affects your breathing, you should think twice about getting in a situation where you would have to wear a mask," says Dr. Albert Rizzo.
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WHO plans to address airborne COVID-19 transmission
July 7, 2020
“The possibility of airborne transmission in public settings – especially closed, poorly ventilated settings – cannot be ruled out.”
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Goals of care conferences for incapacitated ICU patients
July 7, 2020
To what extent do clinicians and surrogates incorporate critically ill patient values and preferences into treatment decisions during goals of care conferences?
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Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
July 7, 2020
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
News
HIV does not appear to worsen COVID-19 outcomes
July 7, 2020
“We don’t see any signs that people with HIV should take extra precautions” to protect themselves from COVID-19, said Keith Sigel, MD.
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Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
July 6, 2020
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
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Anticoagulation in cirrhosis: Best practices
July 6, 2020
How should the various coagulation abnormalities of cirrhosis be managed based on existing evidence?
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Dr. Eric E. Howell assumes new role as CEO of SHM
July 6, 2020
SHM’s new CEO Eric E. Howell, MD, MHM, has served in multiple medical leadership roles at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
