Higher BMI Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19
Results from a retrospective study found that obesity in men and younger patients with COVID-19 was associated with an increased risk for death.
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ACP: US Response to COVID-19 Identifies Inequalities in Health Care System
The American College of Physicians statement outlines how the “status quo” created health inequalities and prevented the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and outlines steps on how to move forward.
Immunologic Status of Infants Born to COVID-19-Positive Mothers Found Normal
Researchers sought to analyze the immune status of newborns from mothers with COVID-19 in the third trimester.
Steroid Use Associated With Higher Hospitalization Rates in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and COVID-19
Researchers sought to examine demographic and clinical factors associated with COVID-19 hospitalization status in people with rheumatic disease.
Characteristics of Pediatric Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Units for COVID-19
Researchers sought to provide an early description and characterization of COVID-19 infection in North American pediatric intensive care units.
Electronic Communication From Pulmonologist to PCP Beneficial in COPD Care
Preemptive, patient-specific electronic messages from pulmonologists to primary care physicians improved guideline concordant care in COPD.
Interim AHA Guidelines for Reducing COVID-19 Transmission During Resuscitation in Pediatric Care
The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics have released interim guidance for resuscitation care for pediatric patients with known or suspected COVID-19.
Social Distancing Measures in China Reduced Magnitude of COVID-19 Peak
Researchers simulated the ongoing trajectory of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, and estimated that social distancing measures could reduce the rate of infection by 92% by mid-2020.
No Risk of Coronavirus in Offspring Born to Infected Mothers
Researchers sought to evaluate the clinical characteristics of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease in pregnancy and assess transmission potential of the infection to newborns.
Primary Care Intervention Reduces PTSD Rates in Sepsis Survivors
Researchers sought to assess long-term effects of a primary care management intervention on outcomes of sepsis survivors.
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