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More data on impact of corticosteroids on COVID-19 mortality in patients with COPD
October 9, 2020
Patients with COPD or asthma who used ICS on a regular basis were more likely to die from COVID-19.
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Opinion
Hospital medicine, it’s time to vote
- SHM Public Policy Committee
October 8, 2020
Hospitalists are in a perfect position to have an educated and influential say in future health care issues.
News
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
October 8, 2020
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
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Opinion
COVID-19 and the superspreaders: Teens
- DNP;
- FNP-BC;
- Margaret Thew
October 8, 2020
Director of adolescent medicine at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Margaret Thew shares her experience with teen behavior regarding COVID-19.
News
Pediatric fractures shift during pandemic
October 8, 2020
Yet there were more bone fractures at home and on bicycles, and more fractures in younger children.
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One measure of child COVID-19 may be trending downward
October 8, 2020
Percentage of weekly cases occurring in children has dropped for 2 consecutive weeks.
News
CMS gives hospitals 14 weeks to start daily COVID, flu reports
October 7, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will send letters on October 7 to all 6,200 hospitals that receive reimbursement from the two federal health programs informing them of how well they are doing now.
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Optimal sedation strategies for COVID-19 ICU patients: A work in progress
October 7, 2020
“Clinicians should consider using adjuvant agents to limit opioid exposure and improve pain scores in the critically ill,” Dr. Steven B. Greenberg said.
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Opinion
2020 has been quite a year
- Danielle B. Scheurer, MD, MSCR, SFHM
October 7, 2020
Hospitalists have been incredibly resilient and innovative since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States.
News
FDA posts COVID vaccine guidance amid White House pushback
October 7, 2020
In the new guidance document, FDA officials outline what will be required for even a limited clearance, known as an emergency use authorization, for a COVID-19 vaccine.