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Improvement in oxygen-support status was observed in 68 percent of patients hospitalized with severe coronavirus disease 2019 who received compassionate use of remdesivir

Remdesivir May Improve Oxygen-Support Class in Severe COVID-19

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Oxygen-support class improved in 68 percent of patients receiving compassionate use of remdesivir
Hydroxychloroquine usage is expanding globally to treat novel coronavirus 2019

Physicians Report Expanding Use of Off-Label COVID-19 Treatments

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Hydroxychloroquine usage increasing rapidly, although plasma from recovered patients perceived as more effective
A study of chloroquine in novel coronavirus 2019 patients was halted due to potentially deadly side effects.

Chloroquine COVID-19 Trial Stopped After Patient Deaths

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Some patients taking a higher dose developed serious heart rhythm disorders, resulting in 11 deaths
Adults who stopped working during COVID-19-related lockdowns in China report worse mental and physical health

Survey IDs Those Most Affected by One-Month COVID-19 Lockdown

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In China, those who stopped working and those who exercise more reported worse mental health
The rates of appropriate electronic consultations are high across specialties

High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties

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70.2 percent of e-consults met all four criteria for appropriateness; rate of avoided visits 81.2 percent
In an initial guidance document issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Guidance Issued for Infants Born to Mothers With COVID-19

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Evidence inconsistent with in utero transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from moms with COVID-19 to neonates
Most patients with coronavirus disease 2019 requiring treatment in an intensive care unit require mechanical ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation Needed by Most COVID-19 Patients in ICU

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Study from Lombardy, Italy, shows large number were older men; ICU mortality rate 26 percent
In a multinational consensus statement from the Fleischner Society

Recommendations Issued for Use of Imaging in Adults With COVID-19

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Imaging not indicated for suspected COVID-19, mild clinical features unless patient at risk for progression
Non-medically trained health care workers caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 have an increased prevalence of anxiety compared with medically trained health care workers

Anxiety Up for Nonmedical Health Care Workers Versus Those on Front Lines

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Nonmedical health care workers have higher mean DASS-21 anxiety, stress scores, higher IES-R scores
Wearing face masks could be slightly protective against primary infection with influenza-like illness from casual community contact

Face Masks Offer Slight Protective Effect From Flu-Like Illness

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Small reduction seen in risk for developing respiratory symptoms from casual exposure in community