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Even mild obesity raises severe COVID-19 risks
July 21, 2020
People with BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher are at increased risk for severe illness, while BMI of 35 or greater dramatically increases the risk for death.
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Opinion
Consider adverse childhood experiences during the pandemic
July 21, 2020
What is the treatment for your patient’s high ACE score?
News
Schools can reopen safely with precautions, experts say
July 17, 2020
For many children, the benefits of in-person school likely outweigh the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission if safety precautions are followed.
News
Why doctors keep monitoring kids who recover from mysterious COVID-linked illness
July 17, 2020
When Israel Shippy had MIS-C, his mother said there was nothing she could do to make him comfortable.
News
Stillbirth incidence increases during COVID-19 pandemic
July 17, 2020
Incidence of stillbirths was fourfold higher during the pandemic, compared with a similar period prepandemic.
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Doctors say their COVID-19 protocol saves lives; others want proof
July 17, 2020
“This is war. There’s no time to double-blind anything... This is working. And if it’s working, I’m going to keep on doing it.”
News
Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
July 16, 2020
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
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Opinion
Provide support in uncertain times
July 16, 2020
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
News
Guidance addresses elders with diabetes during COVID-19
July 16, 2020
Two geriatricians from the Joslin Diabetes Center offer advice for navigating the challenges associated with helping these vulnerable adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News
Creating a student-staffed family call line to alleviate clinical burden
July 15, 2020
Medical students received a crash course in empathetically communicating over the phone.
