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Children and COVID: New cases increase for third straight week
November 23, 2021
Pace of vaccinations remains steady in 5- to 11-year-olds.
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What makes a urinary tract infection complicated?
November 22, 2021
There are multiple interpretations of complicated UTIs.
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Growing evidence supports repurposing antidepressants to treat COVID-19
November 19, 2021
“We can’t tell if the drugs are causing these effects, but the statistical analysis is showing significant association,” said Dr. Marina Sirota.
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Faster testing possible for secondary ICU infections
November 18, 2021
Researchers have shown the potential for clinical metagenomics to become a same-day test for identifying secondary infection in ventilated ICU patients.
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Text-based COVID monitoring system could reduce deaths, relieve ED in winter surge
November 17, 2021
The new program could play a role in decreasing disparities in COVID outcomes, says an investigator.
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Children and COVID: New cases up again after dropping for 8 weeks
November 9, 2021
Less than a week after vaccine approval, initiation in those aged 5-11 years already outpaced the older children.
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Antidepressant may cut COVID-19–related hospitalization, mortality: TOGETHER
October 29, 2021
In the latest study, fluvoxamine-treated patients had a 32% reduction in hospitalizations and emergency visits, compared with those in the placebo group.
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Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency for the hospitalist
October 26, 2021
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is an underrecognized cause of central adrenal insufficiency.
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Surgery needed in nearly half of appendicitis patients treated with antibiotics
October 26, 2021
“Substantial numbers of patients report a preference for antibiotics, even if appendectomy may ultimately be necessary.”
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Fluoroquinolones linked to sudden death risk for those on hemodialysis
October 25, 2021
Most patients undergoing hemodialysis have a least one risk factor for drug-induced QT interval prolongation.