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The interplay between staffing and scheduling
April 12, 2021
More than half of adult hospitalist groups report having their schedules disrupted by COVID-19.
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U.S. finally hits its stride with COVID-19 vaccination rollouts
April 9, 2021
In settings where large numbers of people are vaccinated, such as nursing homes, COVID-19 cases and deaths have plunged.
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COVID-19 leaves thousands of U.S. children without a parent
April 8, 2021
Model shows COVID-19 accounts for an approximately 20% increase in parental bereavement.
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‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’: COVID-19 brain health fallout is real, severe
April 7, 2021
Study shows one-third of COVID-19 patients were diagnosed with at least 1 of 14 psychiatric or neurologic disorders within a 6-month span after infection.
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About one in five clinicians considers quitting because of pandemic
April 7, 2021
“There are a substantial number of employees and trainees who are experiencing major stress and work disruptions because of the pandemic.”
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List of COVID-19 high-risk comorbidities expanded
April 6, 2021
Underlying conditions increase the risk of severe outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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New guidelines on antibiotic prescribing focus on shorter courses
April 6, 2021
“Many physicians do not prescribe short-course therapy, frequently defaulting to 10-day courses regardless of the condition.”
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COVID-19 in children: New cases back on the decline
April 6, 2021
Children’s share of cases was also down for the week, proving that two negatives can make a positive.
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Hospital medicine around the world
April 5, 2021
Adaptations of the hospitalist model vary across countries, reflecting local culture, payment models, and medical education.
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Excess deaths jump 23% in U.S. in 2020, mostly because of COVID-19
April 5, 2021
For comparison, the death rate increased by 2.5% or less annually in recent years.
