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.
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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.
Influenza Vaccine Not Linked to Decrease in Hospitalizations or Mortality Among Elderly
Targeting the elderly (individuals aged 65 years) for influenza vaccination may not decrease hospitalization or mortality rates in this population.
Guidance for Inpatient Care During COVID-19
Hospitals have to remain current on how best to care for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and educate these patients on appropriate discharge practices.
Recommendations Developed for Anesthesia Use During COVID-19
Recommendations have been developed for use of anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Infection Prevalence Among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
The global incidence of suspected or proven infection among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) was high in September 2017.
Preoperative Metformin Tied to Better Surgical Outcomes
Preoperative metformin prescriptions may be associated with decreased postoperative mortality and readmission among patients with diabetes undergoing a major surgical procedure,
Adding Social Workers to Care Teams Can Cut Hospital Admissions for Veterans
An initiative to add social workers to rural primary care teams increases social work encounters among veterans and reduces hospital admissions and emergency department visits among high-risk patients.
Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Hospital Infection Control Can Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
No nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 seen in Hong Kong hospital using infection control measures.
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