Pulse Oximeter Readings May Be Inaccurate in Black Patients
Black patients have higher frequency of occult hypoxemia that is not detected by pulse oximetry compared with White patients.
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Some Hospitalized Heart Patients Report Frequent Nightmares
Frequent nightmares can occur in some patients hospitalized with cardiovascular diseases and are associated with depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Response in New York City Hospitals
This detailed description of an institutional response to the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC highlights approaches that can be applied to help other hospitals plan for surges.
Neutrophilic Inflammation, Immunothrombosis May Distinguish Severe COVID-19 From Influenza
Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with immunothrombotic, neutrophil-containing vessel occlusions in the lung.
Infants With COVID-19 May Present With GI Symptoms
Among 10 infants hospitalized with COVID-19, most had mild disease and most commonly presented with gastrointestinal symptoms.
COVID-19 Pandemic Creates New Roles for Advanced Practice Providers
When the pandemic first reached Boston in March 2020, Massachusetts General Hospital responded by redeploying advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Adding Baricitinib Speeds Recovery for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Baricitinib plus remdesivir is better for reducing recovery time and improving clinical status than remdesivir alone.
Admission Hyperglycemia Predicts Mortality in COVID-19
Among noncritical hospitalized COVID-19 patients, admission hyperglycemia is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality.
Potential Benefits of Aspirin in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Study authors evaluated whether use of aspirin in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was associated with reduced risk of mechanical ventilation, reduced risk for intensive care unit admission, and in-hospital mortality.
High-Dose Anticoagulation May Not Aid COVID-19 Patients
Higher doses of blood thinners are potentially harmful and have no clear benefits for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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.
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.
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