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‘Empathy fatigue’ in clinicians rises with latest COVID-19 surge
September 17, 2021
It is not shameful for clinicians to acknowledge that they experience emotions such as frustration, anger, sadness, and anxiety, said Dr. Mona Masood.
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Poor lung function linked to risk for sudden cardiac death
September 16, 2021
Every standard deviation decrease in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) was associated with a 23% increase in risk for sudden cardiac death.
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How an ‘ad hoc’ hospitalist model evolved during India’s COVID surge
September 10, 2021
Indian physicians will not adopt a full-fledged hospitalist model unless the payer structure changes.
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Breakthrough infections twice as likely to be asymptomatic
September 1, 2021
New research found that of 1.2 million adults who received at least one dose of either the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccine, fewer than 0.5% tested positive for COVID-19 14 days after their first dose.
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Limited evidence for interventions to reduce post-op pulmonary complications
September 1, 2021
Do perioperative interventions reduce postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery?
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Two swings, two misses with colchicine, Vascepa in COVID-19
September 1, 2021
The study cohorts varied from healthcare and public workers at high risk for infection to individuals already hospitalized with COVID-19.
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‘Deeper dive’ into opioid overdose deaths during COVID pandemic
September 1, 2021
Results also showed that, compared to 2019, significantly more men died from overdoses in 2020 in Colorado and Indiana.
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Early end for trial of experimental oxygenation strategies in ARDS
August 31, 2021
Does a conservative oxygenation strategy improve mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
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Genetic link may tie cannabis use disorder to severe COVID-19
August 27, 2021
“These data have important implications for policy regarding vaccination as well as treatment prioritization,” said lead author Dr. Alexander S. Hatoum.
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CRP as a biomarker for community-acquired pneumonia
August 24, 2021
Can biomarkers such as C-reactive protine (CRP) or procalcitonin be used as tools in diagnosis of outpatient CAP (community-acquired pneumonia)?
