Tag: CORO
Older Adults, Men, Preexisting Conditions Tied to COVID-19 Death
Patients admitted to ICU lived longer, but bed shortages in Wuhan prevented admission for all who needed it
Another COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Begins in the United States
Experimental vaccine is given using a skin-deep shot instead of the typical deeper jab
NIH Launches Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
Enrollees include more than 500 adults hospitalized or expected to be hospitalized with COVID-19
Children Have Milder Disease Course, Better COVID-19 Prognosis
Diagnostic presentation has been similar to that of adults, but with less severe pneumonia
Guidelines Developed for COVID-19 Patients in ICU
54 statements issued on infection control, diagnosis, hemodynamic support, ventilator support, therapy
CDC Removes Prescribing Guidelines for Antimalarial Drugs
Guidance statement is now shorter than the previous version and no longer provides dosage information
Children With COVID-19 Do Not Always Have Cough, Fever
73 percent of children had fever, cough, shortness of breath versus 93 percent of adults age 18 to 64
Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Adjusted During COVID-19
Telemedicine consults recommended; treatment can be avoided, delayed in low, intermediate-risk disease
No Treatment Change Needed for Peds IBD During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors recommend continuing inflammatory bowel disease treatment, including biologics
Recommendations Issued for GI Procedures During COVID-19
N95 masks recommended instead of surgical masks for GI procedures; double gloves recommended
