Ocular Abnormalities Seen in One-Third of COVID-19 Patients
Patients with ocular symptoms more likely to have higher white blood cell count, neutrophil count
March 2020 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for March 2020. This roundup includes the...
Severe COVID-19 Risk Up With Existing Health Conditions in U.S.
Most commonly reported underlying health conditions were diabetes, chronic lung disease, CVD
Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
Statement Issued on Use of Anesthesia Machines as Ventilators
FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization allowing for emergency use of certain anesthesia ventilators
FDA Grants First Approval of Convalescent Plasma Therapy in COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist first to receive eIND approval for convalescent plasma in individual patient
WHO Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 at LTCFs
Long-term care facilities should ensure there is an infection prevention and control focal point
ASA Warns Against Multiple Patients Per Ventilator
Sharing mechanical ventilators should not be attempted, could put patients at increased risk
Concomitant Myocardial Injury With COVID-19 Infection Linked to Fatal Outcome
Elevated TnT levels associated with arrhythmias, use of glucocorticoid therapy, mechanical ventilation
U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
Field hospital in Manhattan meant to handle non-COVID-19 patients to free up space in city hospitals
