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2019-2020 flu season ends with ‘very high’ activity in New Jersey
April 17, 2020
Influenza activity has been at or above the national baseline since early November.
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N.Y. universal testing: Many COVID-19+ pregnant women are asymptomatic
April 17, 2020
Data from New York hospitals showed many COVID-19-positive pregnant women were asymptomatic on admission.
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Infectious disease experts say testing is key to reopening
April 17, 2020
Experts stressed the need for “stepwise approach,” with an emphasis on testing and surveillance.
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How to sanitize N95 masks for reuse: NIH study
April 17, 2020
Exposing contaminated N95 respirators to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) or ultraviolet (UV) light appears to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus from the material and preserve the integrity of the masks fit for up to three uses.
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Cautionary tale spurs ‘world’s first’ COVID-19 psychiatric ward
April 17, 2020
It wasn't long before all but two of the unit's 103 patients in South Korea's Daenam Hospital were positive for the virus.
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COVID-19: How intensive care cardiology can inform the response
April 17, 2020
Cardiologists recommend adaptive staffing, organizational structure, medical treatment, and regional care pathways in the context of COVID-19.
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Opinion
COVID-19 crisis: We must care for ourselves as we care for others
April 17, 2020
It’s a good time to consider developing plans for maintaining physical, mental, and social health.
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Obesity link to severe COVID-19, especially in patients aged under 60
April 17, 2020
Data suggest obesity is twice as likely to result in hospitalization for COVID-19 and can significantly increase the likelihood of a patient ending up in intensive care.
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Opinion
The necessity of being together
April 17, 2020
Sometimes necessity reminds us about what is really important in a world of high technology. Just being present aids in the healing after patient deaths occur.
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Can convalescent plasma treat COVID-19 patients?
April 17, 2020
How COVID-19 patients can receive convalescent plasma, who is eligible to donate, and early results of treatment.
