Search results for "Coronavirus"
Latest research looks at more potential drug therapies, symptoms in specific age groups
New studies found some benefits associated with tocilizumab and colchicine in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and quantified symptoms in older adults as well as neurological complications.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/01/2.htm
1 Jul 2020
Postdischarge COVID-19 studies find benefits of home oxygen, risks of PTSD, medical complications
Recent studies focused on patients' status after hospitalization for COVID-19, one finding that outcomes with home oxygen were good, but others noting that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), readmissions, and new diagnoses of medical conditions were common.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/07/1.htm
7 Apr 2021
Guidelines, studies make recommendations on VTE prophylaxis for inpatients with COVID-19
A new CHEST guideline supports standard-dose anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis, while authors of two recent studies of hypercoagulability called for higher doses.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/10/2.htm
10 Jun 2020
Going home
Did I leave home behind?
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/going-home.htm
15 Nov 2020
Reports and recommendations on clot concerns with adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines
Based on reports of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine, federal officials recommended a pause in its use, which will be reconsidered on April 23.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/21/1.htm
21 Apr 2021
Palliative care for a pandemic
In a recent interview, Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care, described how palliative care expertise and resources are, and can be, applied to the current crisis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/08/3.htm
8 Apr 2020
Racial, socioeconomic disparities found in burden of COVID-19
Studies show the Bronx was hit much harder by COVID-19 than Manhattan, and many front-line health care workers have risk factors and lack insurance. ACP and other experts call for action to combat disparities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/06/2.htm
6 May 2020
New guidance on CPR, chest imaging, and ECMO
Medical societies addressed appropriate resuscitation and chest imaging practices for patients with COVID-19, as well as general use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/15/2.htm
15 Apr 2020
ACP, other organizations issued guidance on when to ease social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions
The College identified five necessary elements that must be in place to ease restrictions, groups issued a joint statement on resuming elective surgeries, and CMS released guidance on resuming essential care for patients without COVID-19 symptoms in regions with low and stable incidence of the virus.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/22/2.htm
22 Apr 2020
COVID-19 recommendations, research focus on clinician health
Recent articles offered advice on avoiding overuse in medicine and viral spread, including during ventilation. A study found mood problems and fears among physicians treating COVID-19, while mental health experts offered some solutions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/03/2.htm
3 Jun 2020