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Cloth masks provide inferior protection vs. medical masks, suggests evidence review
January 12, 2021
If cloth masks are used during PPE shortages, pairing them with plastic face shields may offer additional protection.
News
A 4-point thrombocytopenia score was found able to rule out suspected HIT
January 11, 2021
A low score – 3 points or less – has a negative predictive value of 99.8%, “so HIT is basically ruled out.”
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Updated ACC decision pathway embraces new heart failure treatment strategies
January 11, 2021
The ACC’s updated decision pathway aims to close the substantial gap between current practice and unmet opportunities for inhibiting HFrEF progression.
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News
Complications and death within 30 days after noncardiac surgery
January 11, 2021
What is the frequency and timing of perioperative complications associated with death after noncardiac surgery?
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VA Ramps up Vaccinations as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
January 8, 2021
Facilities nationwide seeing surges in new cases and hospitalizations as rates in veterans and VA employees mirror national trends.
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Over half of COVID-19 transmission may occur via asymptomatic people
January 8, 2021
Successful control of SARS-CoV-2 cannot rely solely on identifying and isolating symptomatic cases.
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Opinion
The importance of community pediatric hospital medicine
January 7, 2021
A pediatric hospitalist in a community hospital allows children to obtain high-quality, evidence-based care within their home communities.
News
Anaphylaxis cases after COVID-19 vaccine rising but still rare: CDC
January 7, 2021
Health care providers should be ready to treat rare cases of anaphylaxis following administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
News
Children’s hospitals grapple with wave of mental illness
January 7, 2021
The proportion of children who arrived in EDs with mental health issues increased 24% from mid-March through mid-October,
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Study confirms key COVID-19 risk factors in children
January 7, 2021
Maskless family, social, and athletic event gatherings continue to pose the greatest risk of exposure to children.
