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COVID-19 child case count now over 400,000
August 19, 2020
For the first time, the percentage of cases in children did not increase from 1 week to the next.
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Severe obesity ups risk for death in younger men with COVID-19
August 18, 2020
These findings show that “obesity is an important independent risk factor for serious COVID-19 disease,” said Dr. David A. Kass.
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Pooled COVID-19 testing feasible, greatly reduces supply use
August 14, 2020
“The benefit definitely outweighs the risk of false-negative specimens because false-negative results rarely occur.”
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Developing COVID-19 hospital protocols during the pandemic
August 12, 2020
Hospitalists and other experts meet regularly to assess the literature and the dynamics of the pandemic in order to quickly pivot in the treatment of patients when necessary.
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COVID-19 cases in children nearly doubled in just 4 weeks
August 11, 2020
AAP president: “In areas with rapid community spread, it’s likely that more children will also be infected.”
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Guidance covers glycemia in dexamethasone-treated COVID-19 patients
August 10, 2020
The latest document from the COVID-19 response group of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is a response to the recent RECOVERY trial.
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Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
August 7, 2020
Plus, answers to who and when to test.
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Cutaneous clues linked to COVID-19 coagulation risk
August 6, 2020
These skin signs could augment coagulation assays in this patient population.
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Septicemia first among hospital inpatient costs
August 6, 2020
The 20 most expensive conditions treated in hospitals accounted for almost 47% of their spending in 2017.
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Infection ups mortality risk in patients with dementia
August 3, 2020
Those with dementia had a greater than sixfold increased risk of dying after acquiring any infection than those without dementia or an infection.
