Artificial Intelligence Model Can Detect COVID-19 on Chest CT
Sensitivity and specificity for detecting COVID-19 90 and 96 percent, respectively, with AUC of 0.96
Guidance Issued for Perioperative Management of COVID-19 Patients
Dedicated OR equipped with negative pressure system, dedicated anesthesia machine required
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
36 Percent of Available Hospital Beds Unoccupied on Typical Day
Leading up to COVID-19 outbreak, 2.2 hospital beds available per 1,000 persons, but most occupied
IDSA Issues Recommendations for COVID-19 Testing
Four-tier approach prioritizes ICU patients, those with symptoms and contact with a patient or travel history
Anesthesia Procedure Outlined for Emergency Surgery in COVID-19 Patients
Fast induction of anesthesia with adequate muscle relaxation recommended to prevent cough
Information on COVID-19 Provided for Gastroenterologists
COVID-19 can include GI symptoms such as diarrhea; gastrointestinal tract is potential route of infection
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Changes
Greater amyloid burden seen in regions of the brain tied to Alzheimer disease
Shortages Seen for Drugs That Show Promise Against COVID-19
Patients who currently rely on remdesivir or hydroxychloroquine now facing dangerous shortages
FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products
New regulatory pathway for biologic drugs allows for approval of biosimilars, interchangeable versions
