News
Glucose control linked to COVID-19 outcomes in largest-yet study
May 15, 2020
Wuhan researchers found preexisting type 2 diabetes worsened prognosis of COVID-19; but those whose glucose stayed “in-range” had better outcomes.
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COVID-19 triggers new bariatric/metabolic surgery guidance
May 15, 2020
Once pandemic restrictions are lifted, comorbidities should factor into which eligible patients should be the first to receive bariatric surgery.
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Opinion
Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 15, 2020
Patients and families recognize the risks hospitalists are assuming, but transparent communication is essential.
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Hazard pay included in new COVID-19 relief bill
May 14, 2020
A few states and hospital systems are already offering this kind of compensation.
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ER docs ask, “Where are our patients?”
May 14, 2020
“The safest place in the world to be right now is the ED.” – Dr. Donald M. Yealy.
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Even with mild COVID-19, athletes need cardiac testing before returning to play
May 14, 2020
These recommendations are part of a clinical algorithm that sorts athletes based on coronavirus test status and symptom severity.
Opinion
Comparing COVID-19, flu death tolls ‘extremely dangerous’
May 14, 2020
“Comparing them – as so many people in this country have done – to try to diminish the impact of SARS-CoV2 is not fair.”
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Opinion
Masks, fear, and loss of connection in the era of COVID-19
May 14, 2020
The deep feeling of connection with patients feels like “fraying threads moving further apart,” because of the havoc created by the coronavirus.
News
Doctors advise asthmatics to continue therapy during pandemic
May 14, 2020
Early research about the risk for COVID-19 in patients with asthma is conflicting.
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COVID-19 fears tied to dangerous drop in child vaccinations
May 14, 2020
Parents need to be reminded of the need to protect their children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
