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Dermatologic Manifestations of COVID-19 May Persist
Papulosquamous eruptions, pernio/chilblains last ≥60 days in some patients
High SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Load Tied to Worse Outcomes
Genomic load independent risk factor for composite outcome of death, intubation, ECMO
Incidence of Cerebrovascular Disease Quantified in COVID-19
1.4 percent of patients with COVID-19 have acute cerebrovascular disease, most often acute ischemic stroke
COVID-19 Patients More Often Have Vitamin D Deficiency
COVID-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency have increased serum ferritin, troponin levels
Decrease Seen in Non-COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations at Peak
Caseload of common medical emergencies, including acute MI, ischemic stroke also decreased
Infectious Disease Least Severe in School-Aged Children
For many infections, even young adults have more severe infection than children, except for dengue
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 18-21
The 86th Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held...
Trial of Antibody Drug for COVID-19 Stopped for Lack of Effectiveness
Eli Lilly says government is continuing a separate study testing the antibody drug in mild to moderately ill patients
CDC Warns of Multistate Listeria Outbreak
All 10 infected people were hospitalized; one death reported in Florida
Antifungal Meds Cut Risk for Death After Lung Transplant
Prophylactic antifungal medications cut risk for dying by half
