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Infectious disease experts say testing is key to reopening
April 17, 2020
Experts stressed the need for “stepwise approach,” with an emphasis on testing and surveillance.
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How to sanitize N95 masks for reuse: NIH study
April 17, 2020
Exposing contaminated N95 respirators to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) or ultraviolet (UV) light appears to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus from the material and preserve the integrity of the masks fit for up to three uses.
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COVID-19: How intensive care cardiology can inform the response
April 17, 2020
Cardiologists recommend adaptive staffing, organizational structure, medical treatment, and regional care pathways in the context of COVID-19.
News
HFpEF: Gender difference in sacubitril/valsartan response remains mystery
April 17, 2020
Why did women on sacubitril/valsartan get a 27% reduction in cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization, while the men got nothing?
News
Obesity link to severe COVID-19, especially in patients aged under 60
April 17, 2020
Data suggest obesity is twice as likely to result in hospitalization for COVID-19 and can significantly increase the likelihood of a patient ending up in intensive care.
News
Can convalescent plasma treat COVID-19 patients?
April 17, 2020
How COVID-19 patients can receive convalescent plasma, who is eligible to donate, and early results of treatment.
News
Protean manifestations of COVID-19: “Our ignorance is profound”
April 17, 2020
“Make sure they didn’t die in vain.”
Opinion
Hospitalist well-being during the COVID-19 crisis
April 17, 2020
It is in adversity that we will find our strength as a hospital medicine community.
News
COVID-19 pandemic spells trouble for children’s health
April 16, 2020
School closures could noticeably worsen the epidemic of childhood obesity that already threatens many children in the United States.
News
Evidence suggests possible RAS-blocker benefit in COVID-19 patients
April 16, 2020
Animal findings and physiologic mechanisms suggest RAS system inhibitors may benefit COVID-19 patients, another reason not to stop these drugs.