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Remdesivir Use Growing Globally in COVID-19 Patients
Yet, most physicians believe it is only moderately effective, better used earlier than official guidelines recommend
VA Slashes Use of Hydroxychloroquine to Treat COVID-19 Patients
Prescribing reduced to just three prescriptions in the last week as new research highlights possible dangers
Metformin Recalled Due to Potential Cancer-Causing Chemical
Recall is for all lots of metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets 500 mg from Apotex
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Globally, Women Less Likely to Develop Heart Disease Than Men
Rates of primary prevention higher in women, but secondary prevention efforts higher in men
Success More Than 50 Percent for Second Child With Fertility Treatment
Chances range from 51 to 88 percent depending on use of frozen versus fresh embryos
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
AAOS: QR Codes on Children’s Casts May Be Useful for Care Info
In many cases, scanning the code keeps patients from needing to contact the treating physician
Spirituality May Have Protective Effect on QOL for Stroke Survivors
Spirituality may moderate link between care partner depressive symptoms and survivor psychological QOL
