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Thirteen percent of patients with type 2 diabetes have major ECG abnormalities
March 2, 2021
ECGs from more than 8,000 Dutch patients with type 2 diabetes, most without known cardiovascular disease, show that major abnormalities are not unusual.
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COVID-19 vaccination linked to less mechanical ventilation
March 1, 2021
A new paper offers a “real-world” look at vaccination effectiveness, according to the authors.
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Hospitalist advisory board picks ‘must-see’ Converge sessions
March 1, 2021
From health care disparities to COVID-19 resources to Medical Jeopardy!, SHM Converge offers many great choices.
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Pulmonary and critical care session highlights new advances and research
March 1, 2021
Session to provide a broad look at advances both in the ICU and in general pulmonary medicine.
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Asthma not an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19, hospitalization
February 28, 2021
There have been conflicting data on whether comorbid asthma is or is not a risk factor for more severe COVID-19.
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FDA grants emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
February 27, 2021
“The advantages of having a third vaccine, especially one that is a single shot and can be stored without special refrigeration requirements, will be a major contribution in getting the general public vaccinated sooner.”
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J&J COVID-19 vaccine wins unanimous backing of FDA panel
February 27, 2021
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to offer more convenient dosing and be easier to distribute than the two rival products already available in the United States.
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PTSD prevalent in survivors of severe COVID-19
February 26, 2021
The results are “in line” with findings reported in other events, such as Hurricane Katrina of 2005, and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
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Seeking the next generation of antibiotics
February 26, 2021
Researchers are exploring gene-editing technology to address the resistance crisis.
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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.
