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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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CDC data confirm mental health is suffering during COVID-19
August 14, 2020
The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder alone was roughly three times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.
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Does metformin reduce risk for death in COVID-19?
August 14, 2020
“It is still unclear whether metformin is truly a miracle drug or whether it is simply used more often among people who are healthier and who do not have contraindications to its use.”
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COVID-19 and masks: Doctor, may I be excused?
August 14, 2020
“If you look at the research, patients with COPD, those with reactive airway, even those can breathe through a mask.”
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NAFLD may predict arrhythmia recurrence post-AFib ablation
August 14, 2020
The presence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease adds a further modifiable target for preablation medical optimization, researchers say.
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Risk stratification key in acute pulmonary embolism
August 14, 2020
“I think if I had to pick the one thing that drives my decision the most about whether someone needs more aggressive therapy than anticoagulation, it’s probably heart rate.”
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PHM20 Virtual: Common incidental findings seen on pediatric imaging
August 13, 2020
Incidental findings are very common in pediatric imaging.
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A ‘foolproof’ way to diagnose narrow complex tachycardias on EKGs
August 13, 2020
Ask these three questions about the EKG to quickly arrive at the right diagnosis.
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Determining cause of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients remains challenging
August 13, 2020
“By considering adverse drug reactions in the differential diagnosis, dermatologists can be useful in assisting in the care of these patients.”
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Since COVID-19 onset, admissions for MI are down, mortality rates are up
August 13, 2020
Acute MI admissions fell but mortality rose with the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
