Heidi Splete
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SARS-CoV-2 appears unlikely to pass through breast milk
August 28, 2020
Researchers detected viral RNA in a breast milk sample from one woman with COVID-19 disease, but culture was negative.
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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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Health disparities training falls short for internal medicine residents
August 10, 2020
Residents who cared for a larger proportion of underserved patients perceived that they received health disparities training at a higher rate.
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Many children with COVID-19 present without classic symptoms
August 7, 2020
Of 22 children hospitalized and positive for SARS-CoV-2, most had no respiratory illness or symptoms.
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Don’t discount discharge planning during pandemic
August 7, 2020
Attention to discharge is essential for maintaining staff and patient safety, especially in response to COVID-19.
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New oral anticoagulants drive ACC consensus on bleeding
July 22, 2020
A new consensus document from the American College of Cardiology updates management of acute bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants.
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Schools can reopen safely with precautions, experts say
July 17, 2020
For many children, the benefits of in-person school likely outweigh the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission if safety precautions are followed.
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Children rarely transmit SARS-CoV-2 within households
July 10, 2020
Most children with COVID-19 disease are infected inside family groups, but are not the initial transmitters.
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Managing pain expectations is key to enhanced recovery
June 30, 2020
Multimodal approach to postsurgery pain management can reduce or eliminate opioids for certain patient groups.
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Pursue multimodal pain management in patients taking opioids
June 30, 2020
Use hospitalization as an intervention opportunity for patients with opioid use disorder.
