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COVID-19 diagnosed on CTA scan in stroke patients
October 29, 2020
“As part of the stroke evaluation workup process, we were able to diagnose COVID-19 at the same time at no extra cost or additional workload.”
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More mask wearing could save 130,000 US lives by end of February
October 29, 2020
“Case numbers are climbing in the US, and without further intervention, there will be a significant number of deaths over the coming months.”
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Tocilizumab stumbles as COVID-19 treatment, narrow role possible
October 28, 2020
Three randomized controlled trials showed that the drug either had no benefit or only a modest one, contradicting a large retrospective study.
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Lilly stops antibody trial in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, other trials continue
October 28, 2020
Eli Lilly announced it will halt its ACTIV-3 trial evaluating the antibody bamlanivimab in combination with remdesivir for people hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Vertebral fractures in COVID-19 linked to mortality
October 28, 2020
Radiologic thoracic vertebral fractures were found in one-third of COVID-19 patients who underwent lateral chest x-rays, and those patients were twice as likely to die.
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COVID-19: Thromboembolic events high despite prophylaxis
October 27, 2020
“Standard prophylaxis as recommended in the guidelines is a low dose of low-molecular-weight heparin once daily, but these results suggest [patients] probably need higher doses.”
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COVID spikes exacerbate health worker shortages in Rocky Mountains, Great Plains
October 26, 2020
“One case can take out a whole team of people in a blink of an eye.”
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COVID-19 a new opportunity for suicide prevention
October 23, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses clear threats to mental well-being, but an increase in suicide is not inevitable if appropriate action is taken, one expert says.
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Florida will investigate all COVID-19 deaths
October 23, 2020
The review is meant to “ensure data integrity.”
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COVID-19 vaccine standards questioned at FDA advisory meeting
October 23, 2020
Speakers asked for data showing COVID-19 vaccines can prevent serious illness and urged transparency about the agency’s deliberations for each product to be considered.
