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Add delirium to checklist of COVID-19 symptoms in seniors
November 24, 2020
Overall, 28% of older adults who presented to the emergency department and were diagnosed with COVID-19 had delirium, according to a study.
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Blood pressure treatment reduces bleeding in ICH
November 24, 2020
The management of blood pressure in ICH is complex. Timing, type of drug, and type of patient must be considered.
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Mortality rate of SARS-CoV-2 for similar patients is declining over time
November 24, 2020
It’s unclear whether the drop in mortality rate is because of patients with fewer comorbidities or improvements in clinical care.
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IDSA updates COVID guidelines for antibodies, antivirals, other drugs
November 24, 2020
Panel cautions against routine use of bamlanivimab and notes that remdesivir can shorten the clinical course of COVID-19.
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Antidepressant shows early promise for mild COVID-19
November 23, 2020
The findings on fluvoxamine “need to be interpreted as hypothesis generating rather than as a demonstration of efficacy,” the study authors wrote.
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FDA authorizes baricitinib combo for COVID-19
November 20, 2020
The combination treatment is meant for patients who need supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
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The pandemic experience through the eyes of APPs
November 20, 2020
The need for advanced practice providers has led to an evolving integration between physicians and APPs.
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FDA approves first at-home COVID-19 test kit
November 19, 2020
The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test-Kit is a single-use test that has a nasal swab to collect samples for people ages 14 and older.
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine 95% effective in final phase 3 results
November 19, 2020
The vaccine was well tolerated with no serious safety concerns.
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‘Hospital at home’ increases COVID capacity in large study
November 18, 2020
Atrium Health developed a “hospital at home” program for COVID patients and brought it online in just 2 weeks.
