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Opinion
COVID-19 and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 22, 2020
As a community, we must be prepared to meet the escalating needs of our population, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
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ACE inhibitors and severe COVID-19: Protective in older patients?
May 22, 2020
A randomized trial is planned after a study showed that fewer older hypertensive patients taking ACE inhibitors were hospitalized with COVID-19.
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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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COVID-19 may cause subacute thyroiditis
May 21, 2020
This is the first known case of subacute thyroiditis being associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to the authors.
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COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a slam dunk
May 21, 2020
A key safety concern to watch for in the coming months is whether a vaccine candidate is able to sidestep the issue of antibody-dependent enhancement, said Dr. Mehrdad Matloubian.
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AHA offers advice on prehospital acute stroke triage amid COVID-19
May 21, 2020
A key goal is to ensure timely transfer of patients while minimizing the risk of infectious exposure for EMS personnel, coworkers, and other patients.
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COVID-19: Delirium first, depression, anxiety, insomnia later?
May 21, 2020
"We need to research which factors may contribute to enduring mental health problems, and develop interventions to prevent and treat them," said Anthony David, FMedSci.
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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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The SHM 2019 Chapter Excellence Awards
May 20, 2020
The Society of Hospital Medicine congratulates its chapters on their year of success in 2019.
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Large COVID-19 dataset: Kidney injury in >35% of those in hospital
May 20, 2020
The clearest risk factors for the development of AKI were “the need for ventilator support or vasopressor drug treatment.”
