ACAAI: Statement on Corticosteroid Use for Allergies, Asthma During COVID-19 Pandemic
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) has issued a statement regarding the use of corticosteroids for patients with allergies and asthma.
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Ocular Abnormalities Seen in One-Third of COVID-19 Patients
Patients with ocular symptoms more likely to have higher white blood cell count, neutrophil count.
Social Distancing Measures in China Reduced Magnitude of COVID-19 Peak
Researchers simulated the ongoing trajectory of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, and estimated that social distancing measures could reduce the rate of infection by 92% by mid-2020.
WHO Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 at LTCFs
Long-term care facilities should ensure there is an infection prevention and control focal point.
AANP President Tackles COVID-19 Challenges Facing Nurse Practitioners
Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), spoke with Clinical Advisor amidst the rapidly expanding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States.
Severe Illness, Death Reported With Misuse of Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine for COVID-19 “Prevention”
The product that sickened the couple was in powder form and was labeled “for Ornamental Fish Use Only.”
Artificial Intelligence Framework May Predict ARDS in COVID-19
Increases in elevated ALT, myalgias, hemoglobin predictive of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
PAs and NPs Celebrate Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act in COVID-19 Legislation
The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act authorize PAs and NPs to order home healthcare services for Medicare patients.
Three Neonates Born to Mothers With COVID-19 ID’d as Positive
One of 3 neonates was born early; all 3 had pneumonia on chest radiographic imaging.
Abbott Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Delivers Results Within Minutes
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Abbott ID Now™ COVID-19 test.
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