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Score predicts risk for ventilation in COVID-19 patients
“If mild COVID disease in young patients caused cardiac injury, you can imagine what it can do to older patients with severe disease,” Dr....
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When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
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Data on potential risks of COVID-19 in psoriasis patients limited, but reassuring
For patients with psoriasis concerned about their outcome if infected with COVID-19, “there is no evidence to support stopping biologics or...
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COVID-19: Convalescent plasma falls short in phase 2 trial
Convalescent plasma may reduce viral load, hospital stay, and mortality, but randomized controlled trials to date have ended prematurely.
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Nusinersen provides continued benefits to presymptomatic children with SMA
Most children developed normally in an interim analysis of the NURTURE trial that did not find any new safety concerns.
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CBD for LGS: Fewer seizures, but thrombocytopenia risk
Cannabidiol reduces seizures in Lennox Gastaut syndrome out to 3 years, but has been linked to thrombocytopenia in children also on valproic acid...
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Cardiogenic shock rate soars in COVID-positive ACS
In-hospital mortality was quadrupled in COVID-positive STEMI patients.
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Neutrophil granulocyte markers may distinguish between demyelinating diseases
Evaluating CSF for neutrophil granulocyte markers may help distinguish between MS, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, and anti–myelin...
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COVID-19 experience forced residents to quickly improve patient communication skills
At the peak of the pandemic in New York City, goals of care discussions became easier, though coping with death remains an issue.
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Preventive treatment delays first seizure onset in tuberous sclerosis complex
Administering vigabatrin before the first seizure may reduce the risk and severity of epilepsy, compared with conventional treatment.
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Comorbidity burden is greater among children with tics than children with stereotypies
Among children, tics are associated with a higher number of neurologic consultations and a greater likelihood of pharmacologic or behavioral...