COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 15, 2020
Get the latest data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more with our daily COVID-19 update.
Obesity, Inflammation Increase Risk for Critical Illness in COVID-19 Patients
In the US, where 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity, results of 2 new case series have important clinical implications for patient care during the pandemic.
COVID-19: CMS Rules Suspended to Augment Frontline Staff at Healthcare Facilities
The changes waive a variety of supervision and certification requirements, streamlining hiring and placement.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 14, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
NIH Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 Begins
The NIH announced a clinical trial to evaluate hydroxychloroquine safety and efficacy in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
FDA Granted EUA to Rutgers University for New COVID-19 Saliva Test
The first COVID-19 test to receive approval that does not use invasive cotton swabs to collect patient samples will be available in New Jersey starting Wednesday.
COVID-19 Update: US Now Leads with Most Confirmed Deaths
There are now >557 000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US and >21 000 confirmed deaths, the largest amount of any nation to date.
Study: Remdesivir Resulted in Clinical Improvement in 68% of COVID-19 Patients
A new study found patients hospitalized with severe complications of COVID-19 demonstrated significant clinical improvement with remdesivir treatment.
When No Facemasks are Available: CDC Options
When the face masks are gone, how does care for COVID-19 patients continue? The CDC provides 6 work-arounds to protect HCP.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 10, 2020
NYC Physicians: A Closer Look at COVID-19’s Cardiovascular Impact
COVID-19 can cause heart issues in addition to respiratory distress, according to a team of NYC physicians who provided a closer look with 4 case studies.
Experimental COVID-19 Treatments May Put CVD Patients at Risk
Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are proposed as treatments for COVID-19 but in patients with existing CV disease could be deadly.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 9, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally and nationally? How many recoveries? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Packed into Skin Patch Shows Promise in First Peer-Reviewed Research
Researchers have made progress on a COVID-19 vaccine delivered through a Band-Aid-sized skin patch that is quickly effective and producible on a large scale.
States Best & Least Prepared to Manage COVID-19
A state's preparedness to manage the COVID-19 shock to its health system might be assessed by looking at its foundational health care resources.
Physicians, Caregivers Should Remain Vigilant for COVID-19 Infection in Children
Authors of a new research letter suggest that although early data show COVID-19 isn't as severe in children, health care providers and caregivers should still be vigilant.
Rapid Response to COVID-19 Survey Helps Inform Predictive Models in Nevada
In Nevada, 14 000 citizens quickly report on COVID-19 signs and symptoms to enhance predictive public health models and inform containtment strategies for the state.
COVID-19: China's Experience with Signs, Symptoms, & Severity
The statistics on COVID-19 signs, symptoms, progression, and spread in China put the world on notice.
REDUCE-IT Substudy: Higher EPA, Not Lower TGs Associated with Reduced CV Events
ACC.20/WCC. Increased blood levels of eicosapentaenoic acid and not reduced triglycerices may explain reduction in cardiovascular events and death seen in REDUCT-IT study.
Quarantined Patients: 5 Tips on How to Stay Connected
For your patients confined to home, whether ill or out of caution, regular virtual contact to check on status and serve as a trusted resource is important. Here are 5 tips on how to do it.
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