High Rate of Pulmonary Embolism Found for Patients With COVID-19
Two studies demonstrate high rate of PE; 100 percent sensitivity for PE seen for D-dimer level > 2,660 µg/L
Adding High-Dose Chloroquine Not Advised for Severe COVID-19
High-dose versus low-dose group had higher lethality until day 13, more instances of QTc interval >500 ms
Patients Aged 60 to 69 Most Often Hospitalized With COVID-19
At California KPNC hospitals, most common age group hospitalized, admitted to ICU was those aged 60 to 69 years
Pulse Oximetry May Be Overused in Infants With Bronchiolitis
Routine use of continuous pulse oximetry not advised for infants who do not require supplemental oxygen
Hearing Loss Linked to Postural Instability in Older Adults
Findings seen for patients 40 years and older, even when hearing loss is only on one side
Mobile BP Monitoring Does Not Change Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
Blood pressure and patient satisfaction similar in smartphone device and regular follow-up groups
Former Footballers Report Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Symptoms
Although a postmortem diagnosis, clinician-diagnosed CTE reported by 2.8 percent of American football players
SARS-CoV-2 Not Detected in Semen After COVID-19 Recovery
At one month after COVID-19 diagnosis, SARS-CoV-2 not detected in seminal fluid
Direct Medical Costs of COVID-19 Infection Are Considerable
Costs could vary from $163.4 to $654.0 billion for 20 to 80 percent of U.S. population infected, respectively
FDA Warns of Bogus Claims by Makers of Hand Sanitizer
No evidence hand-sanitizing products can protect consumers for 24 hours or after multiple hand washings
