News
U.S. ‘deaths of despair’ from COVID-19 could top 75,000, experts warn
May 8, 2020
The number could be even higher if the country fails to take bold action to address the mental health toll of unemployment, isolation, and uncertainty, according to a new report.
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Andexanet alfa reverses factor Xa inhibitors
May 8, 2020
Does andexanet alfa reverse acute major bleeding associated with factor Xa inhibitors?
News
Novel inflammatory syndrome in children possibly linked to COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Although cases of the Kawasaki-like symptoms are rare, health authorities advise any children presenting with the symptoms be taken immediately to see a specialist.
Opinion
Volunteering during the pandemic: What doctors need to know
May 8, 2020
Just as others helped me achieve my goal of volunteering, I hope I can guide those who would like to do similar work by sharing details about my experience and other information I have collected about volunteering.
News
Androgens may explain male vulnerability to COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Androgen deprivation therapy may be protective against COVID-19, a study suggests.
News
Pandemic-related stress rising among ICU clinicians
May 7, 2020
Most survey respondents “are taking special measures to limit the potential spread of the virus to their loved ones.”
News
More guidance on inpatient management of blood glucose in COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Diabetes UK’s COVID-19 task force addresses inpatient use of subcutaneous insulin for managing hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis when IVs are unavailable.
News
Results from 11 AHA-funded COVID-19 studies expected within months
May 7, 2020
The AHA’s COVID-19 and Its Cardiovascular Impact Rapid Response Grant initiative awards $1.2 million in grants.
News
COVID-19–associated coagulopathy
May 7, 2020
Early recognition and anticoagulation is imperative to improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19–associated coagulopathies.
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IV-to-oral antibiotics can benefit patients with MRSA bloodstream infection
May 7, 2020
Is sequential IV-to-oral antibiotic therapy as effective as outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) in patients with MRSA BSI?