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New-onset arrhythmias low in COVID-19 and flu
February 26, 2021
Overall, incidence of AF/AFL and new onset AF/AFL was similar in COVID-19 vs. influenza. Mortality in those with arrhythmias also increased to a similar extent in both diseases.
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Variant found in NYC, Northeast
February 26, 2021
“A concern is that it might be beginning to overtake other strains, just like the U.K. and South African variants,” said Dr. David Ho.
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Myocardial injury seen on MRI in 54% of recovered COVID-19 patients
February 25, 2021
Two months after discharge, 54% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with troponin elevation showed signs of myocardial injury on MRI, some of which was likely pre-existing, the authors say.
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Janssen/J&J COVID-19 vaccine cuts transmission, new data show
February 24, 2021
"The decrease in asymptomatic transmission is very welcome news too in curbing the spread of the virus."
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Loss of smell lingers post COVID-19
February 24, 2021
The fact that the sense of smell had not returned to normal for half the participants so long after being infected is “novel and quite striking.”
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New cases of child COVID-19 drop for fifth straight week
February 23, 2021
Weekly cases fall to a level not seen since late October and new deaths drop below double digits.
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Variants spur new FDA guidance on COVID vaccines, tests, drugs
February 23, 2021
The FDA has already been communicating with individual manufacturers as they assess the variants’ effect on their products.
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New light cast on type 2 MI aims to sharpen diagnosis, therapy
February 23, 2021
A large survey of type 2 MI, triggered when myocardial oxygen demand outstrips supply, points to confusion hindering its diagnosis and treatment and reveals the rarity of revascularization.
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Six-month follow-up shows continuing morbidity for COVID-19 survivors
February 22, 2021
Ventilated ICU patients with COVID-19 continued to experience long term high levels of morbidity.
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How do you run a hospital with no running water?
February 22, 2021
Although the main hospital had a reserve supply of potable water, a supply of water for laundry, cooking, and cleaning was another matter.
