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AFib-related cardiovascular deaths on the rise
March 19, 2020
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – A more pronounced increase in mortality rate was observed among black and white men.
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AGA and colleague societies issue clinical insights for COVID-19
March 19, 2020
Screening patients, personal protection, procedure postponement, and special precautions with infected patients are discussed.
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Patients with COVID-19 may face risk for liver injury
March 19, 2020
Mechanisms of damage remain unclear, but could include virus-, immune-, or drug-induced injury.
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Designing an effective onboarding program
March 19, 2020
The first year remains the most vulnerable period for a new hospitalist.
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COVID-19 will test medical supply stocks
March 19, 2020
“In the matter of a week or two...I think we’ll get a feel for whether or not we really have enough of the supplies that it takes,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
March 19, 2020
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel coronavirus 2019.
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ACP outlines guide for COVID-19 telehealth coding, billing
March 19, 2020
Also included are tips on handling staff absences and information on allowed technology and services.
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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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Hospitalist movers and shakers – March 2020
March 18, 2020
Take note of some recent career transitions in the hospital medicine community.
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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.
