WHO: Plasma Therapy for COVID-19 Still Experimental
FDA 'emergency use authorization' does not mean plasma therapy has been proven safe and effective
CPR Preferences Explored for Patients Receiving Dialysis
Survey shows 23.2 percent of those who want CPR in the event of cardiac arrest value life prolongation
Deaths Up for U.S. Veterans Who Have PCI at Community Facilities
Mortality risk for PCI for stable angina higher than for those treated in VA Healthcare System
Return to Hospital Infrequent After COVID-19 Admission
COPD, hypertension, shorter length of stay, and no in-hospital anticoagulation tied to return
Maternal Caffeine Intake May Be Tied to Negative Pregnancy Outcomes
Caffeine-related increased risk reported with moderate-to-high levels of consistency for five outcomes
Health, Economic Factors Tied to Outcomes of Emergency Surgery
Comorbidity, deprivation worsen outcomes of emergency general surgery for patients in Scotland
Web Searches Suggesting Acute Anxiety Spiked Early in COVID-19
Largest spike in acute anxiety queries recorded on March 28, 2020, with 52 percent more queries than expected
Care Delayed for Many U.S. Breast Cancer Patients Early in Pandemic
Younger patients experienced more delays; otherwise, no differences seen by race, insurance type
Heart Events Observed for ~12 Percent of Adults Hospitalized With Flu
Acute heart failure and acute ischemic heart disease are most common cardiovascular events
More Nighttime Coughing May Indicate Worse Asthma Control
Increase in coughing measured via smartphone app tied to worse control for same, subsequent week
