Emergency Physicians Have High Median Need-for-Recovery Scores
Emergency department physicians have high need-for-recovery scores, with increased scores for those with difficulty accessing annual and study leave.
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Increase of Emergency Department Admittance Due to Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Overdoses in the United States
With the use of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) increasing, this study looked at ATS overdose-involved emergency department visit trends and visit characteristics associated with ATS overdose.
Almost One-Tenth of Patients Readmitted After Index COVID-19 Hospitalization
Among patients surviving an index COVID-19 hospitalization, 9% are readmitted within 2 months of discharge.
Risk for Acquiring COVID-19 Inside Emergency Departments Remains Low
Researchers indicate that fears of visiting an emergency department because of the pandemic may be unfounded after concluding that SARS-CoV-2 transmission inside an ED is unlikely.
Half of Frontline Nurses Report Feeling Overwhelmed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Nurses are experiencing depressive symptoms and sleep difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of nearly 10,000 nurses.
Risk of Stroke in Hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Study authors conducted a multinational meta-analysis in SARS-CoV-2 patients to assess the risk of stroke relative to the general population and to identify risk factors of stroke.
COVID-19 With COPD: Fewer Hospitalizations, But Greater Mortality
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be associated with higher rates of mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019.
Lessons Learned From a COVID-19 Outbreak at Boston Hospital
The outbreak prompted the hospital’s infection control team to increase testing capacity, modify policies about social distancing and PPE, and review contact tracing protocol to keep patients and providers safe.
Baricitinib Plus Remdesivir Cuts Time to Recovery for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
The ACTT-2 study began on May 8 and included more than 1000 patients.
Characteristics Associated with Length of Hospital Stay in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Investigators sought to identify characteristics associated with length of hospital stay in individuals undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for bipolar disorder.
Remdesivir Emergency Use Authorization Expanded to Include All Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Previously, the EUA limited use to patients with severe COVID-19 disease.
Nurse Understaffing Common in Hospitals Prior to COVID-19
Many hospital nurses in Illinois and New York were burned out and working in understaffed conditions immediately prior to the pandemic.
Comorbid Diabetes and COVID-19 Linked to Longer Hospitalization
This study found that diabetic patients with COVID-19 had lower lymphocyte counts and longer hospital stays.
ICU Beds Lacking in Low-Income Neighborhoods Across the US
There are greater shortages of ICU beds for critically ill patients in low-income neighborhoods compared with high-income neighborhoods.
Delayed Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Tied to Hospitalization Risk
Delayed treatment of upper respiratory tract infections with antibiotics is associated with an increased risk for hospital admissions.
ICU Mortality for COVID-19 Down to 41.6%
ICU mortality from COVID-19 is lower than initially thought, with a combined mortality of 41.6% based on 24 studies.
Close Monitoring, Full-Time Caregiver Recommended for 30 Days After CAR-T Therapy
Readmissions for CRS, neurotoxicity, infection, and other adverse events are common after immunotherapy with axicabtagene ciloleucel.
CDC: Cumulative Incidence of COVID-19 403.6 Per 100,000 in the United States
The cumulative incidence of COVID-19 is 403.6 cases per 100,000 persons in the United States, and hospitalization and death rates are 6 and 12 times higher, respectively, for those with underlying conditions.
Telehealth Services Not Offered at Many US Hospitals
The American Hospital Association survey provided data to determine the availability of telemedicine services at US hospitals in 2019.
Characteristics of Pediatric Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Units for COVID-19
Researchers sought to provide an early description and characterization of COVID-19 infection in North American pediatric intensive care units.
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