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Women with acute coronary syndromes do have some different symptoms than men at presentation

Women’s Acute Coronary Symptoms No Longer ‘Atypical’

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Chest pain remains the most common presentation by both men and women
Two premiere medical journals are questioning the validity of the data in two studies: one that showed the use of blood pressure drugs was safe in COVID-19 patients and another that showed the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine was dangerous

COVID-19 Drug Studies Questioned

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Journals issue 'expressions of concern' over two recent studies of medications and their effect on COVID-19 patients
A small percentage of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor users may have an increased risk for violent crime during the treatment period

Risk for Committing Violent Crime May Be Increased by SSRI Use

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Risk higher during treatment, up to 12 weeks after discontinuation among minority of SSRI users
High-potency cannabis is associated with increased cannabis use and problems and an increased likelihood of anxiety disorders

High-Potency Cannabis Tied to Increased Use, Anxiety Disorder

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No evidence of link seen between high-potency cannabis use and alcohol use disorder or depression
Nursing home residents have persistently high rates of hip fracture

Rates of Hip Fracture High for Nursing Home Residents

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In all years from 2007 to 2015, one-year mortality was high following hip fracture
For patients with colorectal cancer and diabetes

Adherence to Diabetes Meds May Cut Mortality in Colorectal Cancer

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Patients with colorectal cancer and diabetes have better survival with adherence to diabetes meds
Body mass index is associated with tracheal intubation and/or death within seven days among individuals with diabetes hospitalized for COVID-19

BMI, Tracheal Intubation/Death Linked in Diabetes With COVID-19

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In multivariable analyses with covariates, only BMI was positively linked to primary outcome
A surge in prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hydroxychloroquine Prescriptions Surge in U.S. During Pandemic

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Increase in hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine fills seen during week of March 15 to 21, 2020
Despite anticoagulant prophylaxis

High Rates of DVT Seen in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

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Authors call for prompt detection and early anticoagulant therapy
Physicians in China experienced a significant increase in mental health symptoms and fear of violence and a decline in mood after the outbreak of COVID-19

COVID-19 Took Toll on Mental Health of Chinese Physicians

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Physicians saw drop in mood, rise in depression, anxiety symptoms, and fear of workplace violence