COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Cardiology groups push back on hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin for COVID-19
Both drugs are known to cause torsade de pointes and increase the risk of other arrhythmias, say the AHA, ACC, and HRS.
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COVID-19: Dramatic changes to telepsychiatry rules and regs
“Clinicians need to be aware of these changes so they can ensure they are reaching as many people as possible,” said Dr. John Torous.
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Comorbidities the rule in New York’s COVID-19 deaths
Infection and death rates among males in the state are disproportionately high.
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SARS-CoV-2 escapes cotton, surgical masks of infected
All outer surfaces of masks used in the study were positive for SARS-CoV-2.
From the Journals
Treatment for RA, SpA may not affect COVID-19 severity
A small study in Italy saw no apparent worsening of COVID-19 symptoms among people treated for RA or spondyloarthritis.
Perspectives
‘The kids will be all right,’ won’t they?
From a social standpoint, pediatric patients’ lives have been turned upside down.
From the Journals
COVID-19 linked to multiple cardiovascular presentations
Temporary hemodynamic support is shown to help patients with cardiogenic shock, according to case studies.
Commentary
Tips for self-care during the COVID-19 crisis
Shorter sessions more often are providing more comfort to some patients, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
Conference Coverage
AMA president calls for greater reliance on science in COVID-19 fight
Dr. Patrice Harris, the AMA president, said the government’s scientific institutions must be led by experts who are “protected from political...
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NCCN panel: Defer nonurgent skin cancer care during pandemic
The group’s melanoma recommendations focused on deferring nonurgent care until after the pandemic passes.
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Nearly 24 tests for the novel coronavirus are available
Laboratories and clinics still face challenges that include shortages of tests, shortages of components such as reagents, and backlogs.