What cells does the novel coronavirus attack?
Scientists from the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin...
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New guidelines on caring for ICU patients with COVID-19
International panel does quick turnaround McMaster University Hamilton, ON (April 1, 2020) –...
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Sepsis & Infectious Disease Consultation
Evidence indicates that the use of severe sepsis and septic shock (SS/SS) treatment bundles is...
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Vitamin C May Reduce Ventilation Time in Critically Ill Patients
Review shows vitamin C can shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation by an average of 25...
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FDA Warns of Defective EpiPen Dangers
Devices may activate prematurely if the blue safety release is removed using sideways force
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Statement Addresses Concerns About Heart Meds and COVID-19
Patients advised to continue ACE inhibitors/ARBs after researcher posits risk for severe COVID-19...
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Digestive Symptoms Reported for About Half of COVID-19 Patients
Likelihood of being cured, discharged higher for patients without versus with digestive symptoms
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Asthma-Related ED Visits in Children With Depression & Anxiety
Research indicates that adults with asthma as well as depression, anxiety, or both demonstrate...
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Barbecue grill brush bristles found in odd places
With spring almost here, it’s time to start barbecuing again. It may be one of our few diversions...
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Coronavirus restrictions could lead to U.S. blood shortage in two weeks: blood banks group
By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) – About half of the blood centers in the United States...
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Americans Detail Behavior Changes Amid COVID-19 Threat
Changes include improving hygiene, social distancing, stockpiling food
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Antibiotics May Not Help Children With Suspected Pneumonia
Outcomes do not differ for those with suspected CAP discharged from the ED with or without antibiotic Rx
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Many Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Involve Low Blood Alcohol
States with more restrictive alcohol policies have lower odds of lower blood alcohol-concentration MVCs
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Temporal Changes in Fibrinolysis following Injury.
Trauma patients present to the emergency department with a spectrum of fibrinolytic activity. This...
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Excess Mortality Observed for Older Adults With BP Below 130/80 mm Hg
Mortality risk lower for SBPs of 150 to 159 mm Hg versus 130 to 139 mm Hg for nonfrail, frail elderly
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Acute alcohol intoxication as a confounding factor for mild traumatic brain injury.
Acute alcohol intoxication is universally considered a risk factor for traumatic brain injury...
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Characterizing Emergency Department Visits in Patients With Cancer
Adults with cancer commonly present to the emergency department (ED) seeking relief from poorly...
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Opioid Use After ED Visits for Acute Pain
While the frequency of short-term side effects of opioids are well-known, the long-term risks of...
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Comparing PCI Approaches for Cardiogenic Shock
Previous studies indicate that early revascularization appears to reduce mortality among patients...
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Prescription Medications Can Be Found on Craigslist
Advertisements found for insulin and albuterol, with analog insulin the most commonly advertised product
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