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Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
July 16, 2020
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
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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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COVID-associated pancreatitis may disproportionately affect young, overweight men
June 24, 2020
The endocrine pancreas may be “particularly vulnerable to this infection” and may result in prolonged hospital stays from poor diabetic control.
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Preliminary evidence indicates famotidine might improve COVID-19 symptoms
June 9, 2020
Apart from two cases of anosmia, symptoms resolved completely within 14 days of starting famotidine.
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Patient-focused precautions, testing help blunt pandemic effects on heme-onc unit
May 26, 2020
Multiple factors helped keep the anticipated COVID-19 surge manageable at the hematologic oncology service of Levine Cancer Institute.
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FMT may improve outcomes without clearing multidrug-resistant organisms
May 5, 2020
For seriously ill patients with multidrug-resistant organisms in their gastrointestinal tract, performing a fecal microbiota transplant may result in fewer and less severe infections.
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COVID-19 death rate was twice as high in cancer patients in NYC study
May 5, 2020
The overall case fatality rate was 28% for cancer patients with COVID-19 and 14% for noncancer COVID-19 patients.
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Excess cancer deaths predicted as care is disrupted by COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Researchers are predicting that, 1 year from now, there will be 33,890 excess deaths among cancer patients in the United States over the age of 40.
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Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
May 1, 2020
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
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Antitumor treatment may increase risk of severe events in COVID-19 patients
May 1, 2020
Receiving antitumor treatment within 14 days of COVID-19 diagnosis was linked to a higher risk of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, or death.
