News
HIV does not appear to worsen COVID-19 outcomes
July 7, 2020
“We don’t see any signs that people with HIV should take extra precautions” to protect themselves from COVID-19, said Keith Sigel, MD.
News
Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
July 6, 2020
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
News
Anticoagulation in cirrhosis: Best practices
July 6, 2020
How should the various coagulation abnormalities of cirrhosis be managed based on existing evidence?
News
One-year mortality after dialysis initiation nearly double prior estimates
July 3, 2020
What is the 1-year mortality rate after dialysis initiation in patients older than age 65 years?
News
Captopril questioned for diabetes patients in COVID-19 setting
July 2, 2020
Captopril appears to be associated with a higher rate of pulmonary adverse reactions in patients with diabetes than that of other ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, a new study suggests.
News
Cushing’s and COVID-19: Nontraditional symptoms keys to assessment, treatments
July 2, 2020
Features of Cushing’s syndrome may confound diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, and also could make patients more susceptible to the pandemic.
News
Lifestyle changes may explain skin lesions in pandemic-era patients
July 2, 2020
"Dermatologists must be aware of the protean cutaneous findings that are possibly associated with COVID-19, even if our understanding of their origins remains incomplete."
News
Worrisome health disparities among transgender adults
July 2, 2020
Do disparities in physical and mental health exist in the transgender patient population?
News
Sepsis readmissions risk linked to residence in a poor neighborhoods
July 1, 2020
Patients who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods may not have access to healthy food and safe housing.
Opinion
COVID-19: Haiti is vulnerable, but the international community can help
July 1, 2020
Deep distrust has undermined the messages of public health officials, said Mr. Dorcela and Mr. St. Jean.