Heidi Splete
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COVID-19 may alter gut microbiota
January 29, 2021
Changes in gut microorganisms may contribute to severe disease and long-term symptoms after the virus clears.
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Anorexia and diarrhea top list of GI symptoms in COVID-19 patients
December 30, 2020
Increased ALT levels were the most common sign of abnormal liver function in adults with severe COVID-19.
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Mortality higher in older adults hospitalized for IBD
December 4, 2020
Adults older than 65 years had significantly higher rates of inpatient IBD mortality than those under 65 years.
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Obesity, hypoxia predict severity in children with COVID-19
December 4, 2020
Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status were not significant predictors of serious illness.
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COVID-19 in pregnancy raises risk of preterm birth and severe disease
November 5, 2020
Early data support counseling pregnant women about risks for severe illness associated with infection.
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Minorities bear brunt of pediatric COVID-19 cases
October 6, 2020
COVID-19 infection rates were significantly higher in children in lowest three quartiles of median family income.
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COVID-19 may discourage pediatric flu vaccination
October 6, 2020
Approximately one-third of parents whose children received no flu vaccine last year said the pandemic made them less likely to vaccinate their children this year.
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Asymptomatic children may transmit COVID-19 in communities
September 3, 2020
A South Korean case series of 91 children with COVID-19 identified detectable viral RNA for approximately 2 weeks’ duration.
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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to COPD exacerbations
September 2, 2020
COPD patients with interstitial lung abnormalities had more frequent exacerbations and greater decline in lung function.
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Gut bacteria linked to cardiovascular, other health conditions
August 31, 2020
“Microbiota and their metabolites ... could serve as potential therapeutic targets for the maintenance of health and prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.”
