Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
COPD patients, smokers have up-regulation of ACE-2, the cellular entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2
Removal of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective
Despite Juul's voluntary removal, other sellers filled the void, while Juul saw growth among other flavors
IDSA Issues Rapid Guidelines for Treatment of COVID-19
Expert panel urges that treatments for COVID-19 be given in the context of clinical trials
Chest X-Ray Findings Normal for Many Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Among 636 urgent care patients with confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, 58.3 percent had normal CXR
Scientists Design Protective Respirator for Health Care Workers
Team created 3D-printed parts to modify a surgical helmet into a powered air-purifying respirator
Asthma Not Common in COVID-19 Patients Who Have Died
Only about 5 percent of COVID-19 patients in New York State who have died had asthma
Insomnia Common Among Medical Staff During COVID-19 in China
Strongest link with insomnia symptoms seen for uncertainty regarding effective disease control
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...
Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19
Survey conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to rapid adoption of telehealth
Sharp Drop in Demand Seen for COVID-19 Tests at Private Labs
Private labs conduct the vast majority of testing for COVID-19 in the United States
