News
New angiotensin studies in COVID-19 give more reassurance
May 6, 2020
A deluge of new data does not suggest harm with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin blockers in COVID-19 rates or outcomes.
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News
Don’t delay antibiotic treatment in elderly patients with UTI
May 6, 2020
Is there an association between delayed antibiotic treatment and adverse outcomes in elderly patients with suspected or confirmed urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
News
Multisociety roadmap eyes restarting elective cardiac cases
May 6, 2020
A new consensus document provides guidance on the safe reintroduction of cardiovascular procedures and testing derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Opinion
Obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
Leading with compassion is vital to easing pregnant patients’ – and ob.gyn. practitioners’ – anxiety and stress.
News
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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News
Pandemic effect: All other health care visits can wait
May 5, 2020
Survey shows that most adults are unlikely to seek treatments not related to COVID-19.
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News
FDA grants EUA to muscle stimulator to reduce mechanical ventilator usage
May 5, 2020
VentFree allows patients to begin treatment during the early stages of ventilation while they are sedated and to continue until the patient is weaned off of ventilation.
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News
Sepsis patients with hypothermia face greater mortality risk
May 5, 2020
Is lower body temperature associated with lower rates of sepsis bundle implementation, sicker patients, and poorer outcomes?
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Opinion
Fountains of Wayne, and a hospitalist’s first day, remembered
May 5, 2020
A tribute to Adam Schlesinger, and all the others who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
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Opinion
Doctor with a mask: Enhancing communication and empathy
May 5, 2020
Social distancing is amounting to social isolation for many patients.
