Richard Mark Kirkner
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ACC panel defines, advises on heart failure with ‘recovered’ EF
August 5, 2020
An American College of Cardiology expert panel has issued a definition of heart failure with recovered ejection fraction and recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.
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FLU/SAL inhalers for COPD carry greater pneumonia risk
June 4, 2020
Pneumonia risks from different types of inhaled corticosteroids have not been well understood.
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Distancing works, N95 respirators work better
June 1, 2020
A meta-analysis confirms that social distancing, face masks, and eye protection significantly reduces the risk of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 spread.
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As visits for AMI drop during pandemic, deaths rise
May 22, 2020
In Italy, sharp nationwide decreases in hospitalizations for acute MI during the height of COVID-19 were offset by higher mortality for patients who did present.
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Chilblain-like lesions reported in children thought to have COVID-19
May 21, 2020
Two case series from Europe describe chilblain-like lesions in children with mild symptoms of COVID-19.
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Bronchoscopy guideline for COVID-19 pandemic: Use sparingly
May 12, 2020
An expert panel has developed recommendations for indications for bronchoscopy and use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IDSA guidelines cover N95 use and reuse
April 30, 2020
The Infectious Disease Society of America released guidelines for personal protective equipment use by health care workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
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Contact tracing, isolation have impact, study shows
April 29, 2020
Comprehensive isolation and contact tracing in China led to faster confirmation of new COVID-19 cases and faster isolation after diagnosis.
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PACT-HF: Transitional care derives no overall benefit
January 9, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – A trial of a postdischarge transitional care model found no improvement in outcomes overall, but showed that women responded more favorably than men.
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Hospitalist comanagement reduced odds of MI, shortened vascular surgery stays
October 4, 2019
CHICAGO – A care model that uses hospitalists to comanage vascular surgery patients reduced hospital stays, with a greater impact on complex cases.
