News
Dapagliflozin benefits low-EF heart failure regardless of diuretic dose: DAPA-HF
June 26, 2020
The trial that turned an SGLT2 inhibitor into a heart failure drug also has clues to mechanisms behind the observed benefits. Contrary to early speculation, diuresis may be off the list.
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VA readmissions program not linked to increased death
June 26, 2020
Unlike CMS’s hospital readmissions program, the VA’s program had no financial penalties. A new analysis shows heart failure readmissions are down and mortality unchanged in the VA setting.
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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
June 25, 2020
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
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Combined PH subtypes predicts poor survival in kidney disease
June 25, 2020
A combination of pre- and postcapillary hypertension was associated with the worst survival rates for CKD patients.
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COVID-associated pancreatitis may disproportionately affect young, overweight men
June 24, 2020
The endocrine pancreas may be “particularly vulnerable to this infection” and may result in prolonged hospital stays from poor diabetic control.
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First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome
June 24, 2020
The unique clinical features in the U.S. case are urinary retention secondary to dysautonomia and ocular symptoms of diplopia.
Opinion
What COVID-19 has taught us about senior care
June 24, 2020
The insights gained from this pandemic can lead to a more comprehensive outreach to senior patients.
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Could jump in opioid overdoses be linked to COVID?
June 24, 2020
Dr. Nora D. Volkow, head of NIDA, told colleagues that the pandemic could boost abuse.
News
Inside Mercy’s mission to care for non-COVID patients in Los Angeles
June 24, 2020
“We went into it with expectations of, ‘We’ll treat as many patients as you need us to take,” Commander Erin Blevins recalled.
Opinion
Guidance on infection prevention for health care personnel
June 23, 2020
Many clinicians have asked whether a physician should use a mask while seeing patients without COVID-19 in the office.