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Clinicians petition government for national quarantine
March 18, 2020
The petition was started by an apolitical Facebook group to focus attention on what members see as the most critical issues for clinicians.
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News
COVID-19 in pregnant women and the impact on newborns
March 18, 2020
Although data are very limited, neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 appear to be at risk for adverse outcomes.
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News
Hospitalist movers and shakers – March 2020
March 18, 2020
Take note of some recent career transitions in the hospital medicine community.
News
COVID-19: U.S. cardiology groups reaffirm continued use of RAAS-active drugs
March 18, 2020
Experts give ACE inhibitors and ARBs, cornerstones of cardiology therapy, a thumbs up despite a hypothetical adverse COVID-19 effect.
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Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
March 18, 2020
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
Opinion
Physicians and health systems can reduce fear around COVID-19
March 18, 2020
“We must look after our patients. But we also have to look after ourselves so that we can look after our patients,” said Dr. Peter M. Yellowlees.
News
FDA advises stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment prior to surgery
March 18, 2020
The changes affect canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ertugliflozin, and were made because surgery may put patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors at a higher risk of ketoacidosis.
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News
PARAGON-HF: Optimal systolic pressure in HFpEF is 120-129 mm Hg
March 18, 2020
In largest-ever HFpEF trial, SBP of 120-129 mm Hg was associated with lowest cardiovascular risk.
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Opinion
CME in the time of COVID-19
March 18, 2020
Annual medical conferences usually are a great way to get an infusion of CME credits, brush up on cutting-edge treatments, and review the basics, Dr. Jacqueline Posada said.
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White House expands Medicare telehealth services amid COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Seniors across the nation, no matter where they live, will be able to receive a wide range of services via telehealth.
