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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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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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Captopril questioned for diabetes patients in COVID-19 setting
July 2, 2020
Captopril appears to be associated with a higher rate of pulmonary adverse reactions in patients with diabetes than that of other ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, a new study suggests.
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Cushing’s and COVID-19: Nontraditional symptoms keys to assessment, treatments
July 2, 2020
Features of Cushing’s syndrome may confound diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, and also could make patients more susceptible to the pandemic.
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Lifestyle changes may explain skin lesions in pandemic-era patients
July 2, 2020
"Dermatologists must be aware of the protean cutaneous findings that are possibly associated with COVID-19, even if our understanding of their origins remains incomplete."
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COVID-19: Haiti is vulnerable, but the international community can help
July 1, 2020
Deep distrust has undermined the messages of public health officials, said Mr. Dorcela and Mr. St. Jean.
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Republican or Democrat, Americans vote for face masks
July 1, 2020
The public puts partisanship to the side when asked about efforts to fight the pandemic.
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Three stages to COVID-19 brain damage, new review suggests
July 1, 2020
Patients with COVID-19 symptoms may have neurological symptoms that may become apparent only after hospital discharge.
