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Cautionary tale spurs ‘world’s first’ COVID-19 psychiatric ward
April 17, 2020
It wasn't long before all but two of the unit's 103 patients in South Korea's Daenam Hospital were positive for the virus.
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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.
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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.
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Opinion
The necessity of being together
April 17, 2020
Sometimes necessity reminds us about what is really important in a world of high technology. Just being present aids in the healing after patient deaths occur.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Imaging recommendations issued for COVID-19 patients
April 16, 2020
An expert panel organized by the Fleischner Society made recommendations on using chest radiography or CT in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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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.
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Sleep in the time of COVID-19
April 16, 2020
Staying home during the coronavirus pandemic may lead to increased stress that could induce or worsen insomnia.
