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Children Have Milder Disease Course, Better COVID-19 Prognosis
Diagnostic presentation has been similar to that of adults, but with less severe pneumonia
Celiac Disease May Slightly Increase Mortality Risk
Increased risk seen for overall mortality and cardiovascular-, cancer-, and respiratory-related death
Guidelines Developed for COVID-19 Patients in ICU
54 statements issued on infection control, diagnosis, hemodynamic support, ventilator support, therapy
‘Mod’ E-Cigarette Users Smoke More Cigarettes One Year Later
Those who use mods versus vape pens smoke more than six times as many cigarettes at one-year follow-up
Side Effects Seen With Use of Chloroquine Against COVID-19
Some Swedish hospitals have stopped using the antimalarial drug due to severity of side effects
Compliance Higher if Stay-at-Home Extensions Are Shorter Than Thought
Results more pronounced among individuals who were already fully complying with self-isolation
Serious Concerns Associated With COVID-19 Pandemic Reported
Respondents report difficulty obtaining hand sanitizer, food, childcare; concerns include getting sick
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Might Aid in Severe COVID-19
Three of eight patients receiving ECMO support successfully weaned off ECMO after 22, 40, 47 days
Hydroxychloroquine Can Shorten Time to Recovery in COVID-19
HCQ shortened body temperature recovery time and cough remission time versus standard treatment
Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing
