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Black and Hispanic patients with cancer used telehealth less often than White patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City

Telehealth Disparity Seen in Cancer Care

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Black, Hispanic patients with cancer significantly less likely to use video telehealth versus White patients
A study to assess whether certain approved or experimental drugs are effective against COVID-19 and warrant testing in large clinical trials has been launched by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

NIH Launches Trial of Antibody Drugs Against COVID-19

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The phase 2 trial will assess effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies in conjunction with remdesivir
Sitagliptin treatment added to standard care is associated with reduced mortality and improved clinical outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized with COVID-19

Sitagliptin May Cut Mortality in T2DM Patients With COVID-19

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Sitagliptin at time of hospitalization linked to reduced mortality, improved clinical outcomes
Lack of knowledge is one of the barriers to use of prone positioning for acute respiratory distress syndrome

Lack of Knowledge Barrier to Prone Positioning Use in ARDS

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Implementation strategies developed included educational outreach, learning collaborative
The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year's flu vaccine

Survey: About 3 in 4 U.S. Adults Likely to Get Flu Shot This Season

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One-third report they are more likely to get a flu shot this year than previously
Current angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker use is associated with a slightly lower mortality risk in patients hospitalized with influenza or pneumonia

Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia

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Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
For patients undergoing elective cancer surgery

COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways May Aid Cancer Surgery Outcomes

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Pulmonary complication, postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection rates lower with COVID-19-free pathways
The number of expected U.S. deaths increased considerably from March through July 2020

U.S. Deaths Up 20 Percent From March Through July 2020

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The United States has had high COVID-19-associated mortality compared with other countries
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Racism, Preventive Care at Forefront of American Academy of Pediatrics Conference

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Elizabeth Murray, D.O., AAP spokesperson, discussed the highlights of this year's virtual conference with HD Live!
A second COVID-19 vaccine trial was paused on Monday after an unexplained illness surfaced in one of the trial's volunteers.

Second COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Paused for Unexplained Illness

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Johnson & Johnson stopped its COVID-19 vaccine trial, which began phase 3 testing last month