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Hydroxychloroquine Prescriptions Surge in U.S. During Pandemic
Increase in hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine fills seen during week of March 15 to 21, 2020
BMI, Tracheal Intubation/Death Linked in Diabetes With COVID-19
In multivariable analyses with covariates, only BMI was positively linked to primary outcome
Radiation Oncology Clinic Visits Down Due to COVID-19
Patient volume decreased despite vast majority of practices adopting enhanced safety practices
Significant Drop Seen in Type A Aortic Dissection After COVID-19
Monthly surgical case volume of aortic dissection declined 76.5 percent; volumes low in March, April
Italian Health Care Workers’ Mental Health Suffering During COVID-19
Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and insomnia all common
May 2020 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for May 2020. This roundup includes the...
Human Trial of Antibody Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Underway
If drug proves safe and effective, it could be available for use by the fall
ASCO: Mortality High for Cancer Patients With COVID-19
Factors linked to 30-day mortality include age, male sex, smoking status, comorbidities, active cancer
Burden of Severe COVID-19 High in California, Washington State
Length of stay was 9.3 days for survivors; probability high for ICU admission, mortality
Five-Day Course of Remdesivir Beneficial in Severe COVID-19
No significant difference seen in five-, 10-day course for severe COVID-19 without mechanical ventilation
