Social Distancing Effective for Mitigating COVID-19 Spread
Decreased mobility correlated strongly with reduced COVID-19 case growth rates across U.S. counties
Outcomes Similar for COVID-19 in Patients With, Without HIV
Rate of patients who required mechanical ventilation, died similar for those with HIV, matched comparators
Endotheliopathy ID’d in COVID-19, Tied to Higher Mortality Risk
Soluble thrombomodulin concentration >3.26 ng/mL linked to lower rates of hospital discharge, survival
Homeless More Likely to Need Ventilators for Respiratory Illness
Authors say these findings for influenza may have implications for infection control during the pandemic
Mortality Higher From AKI Versus Kidney Failure From Other Causes
However, recovery is common within 12 months of injury
Evidence Poor for Accuracy of Serological Tests for COVID-19
Evidence for diagnostic accuracy of serological tests characterized by high risks of bias, heterogeneity
Neurological Symptoms Described in Children With COVID-19
Neurological symptoms involve central, peripheral nervous system; splenial changes ID'd on imaging
Point-Prevalence Surveys in SNFs Help Cut COVID-19 Transmission
Initial, repeated surveys inform infection prevention and control efforts in skilled nursing facilities
Some Say Allow Family Access to Dying Patients With COVID-19
Authors of editorial believe infection control, public health concerns, family-centered care can coexist
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...
