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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.
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More data needed to better understand COVID-19 skin manifestations
July 31, 2020
Histopathologic exams were done for only 23 patients and, in all cases, showed “inflammatory features without specific pathological changes.”
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Low vitamin D linked to increased COVID-19 risk
July 30, 2020
A large study evaluates associations between low serum vitamin D levels and risks for acquiring COVID-19 and hospitalization.
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Parental refusal of neonatal therapy a growing problem
July 29, 2020
Many parents who refuse preventive neonatal medications do not fully grasp what risks they are accepting by avoiding a recommended medication.
