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Intubation boxes may do more harm than good in COVID-19 risk
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for protective barrier enclosures to prevent healthcare provide] exposure...
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Six snags docs hit when seeing patients again
Avoiding some of these may help ease the transition to seeing more patients.
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Hep C sofosbuvir/daclatasvir combo promising for COVID-19
“We need to remember that conducting research amidst a pandemic with overwhelmed hospitals is a clear challenge, and we cannot be sure of success...
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Medical societies advise on vitamin D in midst of COVID-19
Preliminary results show for the first time that vitamin D intake may be tied to decreased risk for immunotherapy-induced colitis in patients with...
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Hyperglycemia predicts COVID-19 death even without diabetes
This finding came from a retrospective analysis of 605 patients with COVID-19 seen at two hospitals in Wuhan, China.
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Patients who refuse to wear masks: Responses that won’t get you sued
Are you required to see a patient who refuses to wear a mask? If you ask the patient to leave without being seen, can you be accused of patient...
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Myocarditis in COVID-19: An elusive cardiac complication
“There are some experts who believe we’re likely still dealing with myocarditis but with atypical features, while others suggest there is no...
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‘Doc, can I get a mask exemption?’
"It makes sense to say that if it makes you uncomfortable to wear a mask because it affects your breathing, you should think twice about getting...
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Brensocatib reduced bronchiectasis exacerbations
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WHO plans to address airborne COVID-19 transmission
“The possibility of airborne transmission in public settings – especially closed, poorly ventilated settings – cannot be ruled out.”