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Averting COVID hospitalizations with monoclonal antibodies
January 13, 2021
The antibody drugs do not cure COVID-19, but they reduce hospitalizations and visits to the ED for patients at high risk for disease progression.
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COVID-19 in children: Weekly cases trending downward
January 12, 2021
Despite the addition of 171,000 new cases during Jan. 1-7, weekly totals have declined since mid-December.
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Eosinophilia-guided treatment cuts corticosteroid exposure in COPD exacerbations
January 12, 2021
Is eosinophilia-guided therapy in the setting of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation a safe way to reduce total systemic steroid exposure?
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In COVID-19 patients, risk of bleeding rivals risk of thromboembolism
January 12, 2021
Trials are urgently needed to define optimal anticoagulation strategies for COVID-19 infection.
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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.
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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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Physicians react: Doctors worry about patients reading their clinical notes
January 11, 2021
As part of the 21st Century Cures Act, patients will now have the right to see their medical notes.
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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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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.
