Search results for "Coronavirus"
First COVID-19 vaccine receives interim recommendation, new data, guidance on baricitinib plus remdesivir, and more
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the first mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made an interim recommendation for its use in those ages 16 years and older. New research looked at combination therapy for hospitalized patients and risk factors for in-hospital death.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/16/1.htm
16 Dec 2020
Racial disparities in pandemic and society highlighted
A British study highlighted the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on black pregnant women, and articles by physicians urged action against racism and racial disparities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/17/2.htm
17 Jun 2020
New research adds to data on symptoms after COVID-19, vaccines' effects
Several COVID-19 studies looked at persistent symptoms, while new vaccine research found limited antibody responses in some patients and advised on tests for clotting complications. Other studies quantified the target population for tocilizumab treatment and gender differences in infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/26/1.htm
26 May 2021
One of us
I was shocked, not only by losing this skilled RN and unique man, but also by how deeply his death affected me as a hospitalist, as a person.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/one-of-us.htm
15 Nov 2020
Fungal infection common in critically ill COVID-19 patients
A retrospective study in Belgium found that risk of pulmonary aspergillosis in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients was primarily associated with pre-existing risk factors for invasive mold disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/20/free/fungal-infection-common-in-critically-ill-covid-19-patients.htm
20 Sep 2023
Do you need a checklist?
There's limited evidence but apparent potential for these tools in hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/do-you-need-a-checklist.htm
15 Feb 2021
Research on COVID-19 vaccines' duration, reactions, prioritization
Antibodies persisted six months after vaccination, a graded dosing protocol allowed patients with reactions to a first shot to get a second, and surveyed Americans wanted to prioritize front-line workers and those with chronic conditions for vaccination.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/14/1.htm
14 Apr 2021
Many recent studies reporting on COVID-19 vaccines' safety, effectiveness
New studies looked at the safety of the adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines, the effectiveness of almost all the vaccines, and the impacts of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and on long-term cardiac function. A physician columnist addressed pandemic-related anger.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2021
Psychological, disparate effects of the pandemic detailed by recent research
Mental health problems were prevalent among U.S. adults in June, obesity is strongly associated with mortality from COVID-19, and an inactivated vaccine has shown promise in a phase 1/2 Chinese trial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/19/1.htm
19 Aug 2020
Variations, improvement strategies in hospital care for COVID-19
Two new studies looked at the problems of variation in hospital outcomes and transmission in health care settings. Other articles offered strategies to make the most of hospitalists, personalize treatment, predict mortality, and follow the evidence.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/22/2.htm
22 Jul 2020