Pulmonology
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ColCORONA: More questions than answers for colchicine in COVID-19
Millions of dollars and thousands of patients later, the phase 3 study highlights the challenges of COVID-19–related preprint studies without peer...
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Dexmedetomidine, propofol similar in ventilated adults with sepsis
Guidelines currently recommend either drug when light sedation is needed for adults on ventilators.
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Microthrombi, necrosis seen in COVID-19 hearts on autopsy
A new autopsy series shows microthrombi and focal necrosis in hearts of patients who died of COVID-19. The findings support use of anticoagulation...
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Arthritis drugs ‘impressive’ for severe COVID but not ‘magic cure’
U.S. and U.K. experts weigh in on research that compares monoclonal antibody therapies with usual care for people critically ill with COVID-19.
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COVID-19 symptoms persist months after acute infection
Majority of previously hospitalized patients were experiencing fatigue or muscle weakness 6 months after discharge.
Clinical
Overdiagnosis and overtreatment of COPD appears rampant
How frequently is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overdiagnosed and overtreated in the general population?
Clinical
Eosinophilia-guided treatment cuts corticosteroid exposure in COPD exacerbations
Is eosinophilia-guided therapy in the setting of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation a safe way to reduce total systemic...
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Cloth masks provide inferior protection vs. medical masks, suggests evidence review
If cloth masks are used during PPE shortages, pairing them with plastic face shields may offer additional protection.
Clinical
The top pediatric articles of 2019
The ten articles that had the most impact on pediatric hospital medicine, as presented at HM20 Virtual.
Opinion
Understanding messenger RNA and other SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
Technological advances make these new and revolutionary vaccines a reality.