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Stillbirth incidence increases during COVID-19 pandemic
July 17, 2020
Incidence of stillbirths was fourfold higher during the pandemic, compared with a similar period prepandemic.
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Doctors say their COVID-19 protocol saves lives; others want proof
July 17, 2020
“This is war. There’s no time to double-blind anything... This is working. And if it’s working, I’m going to keep on doing it.”
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Prior beta-blockers predict extra burden of heart failure in women with ACS
July 16, 2020
“Our provides robust evidence of an interaction between sex and beta-blocker therapy,” said Dr. Raffaele Bugiardini.
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Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
July 16, 2020
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
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Opinion
Provide support in uncertain times
July 16, 2020
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
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Guidance addresses elders with diabetes during COVID-19
July 16, 2020
Two geriatricians from the Joslin Diabetes Center offer advice for navigating the challenges associated with helping these vulnerable adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Creating a student-staffed family call line to alleviate clinical burden
July 15, 2020
Medical students received a crash course in empathetically communicating over the phone.
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COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
July 14, 2020
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
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Intubation boxes may do more harm than good in COVID-19 risk
July 14, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for protective barrier enclosures to prevent healthcare provide] exposure to pathogenic biological airborne particulates.
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Opinion
Wave, surge, or tsunami
July 14, 2020
Predictive models for COVID-19 have strengths and weaknesses and none are perfect.
