Antibody Tests ID COVID-19 2 to 3 Weeks After Symptoms
Antibody testing may detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection with sensitivity peaking at three weeks since symptom onset.
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Inhaled Remdesivir May Allow COVID-19 Patients to Be Treated at Home
An inhaled version of the antiviral drug remdesivir w. ill soon be tested outside a hospital setting
Self-Collected Nasal Swabs Acceptable for SARS-CoV-2 Testing
Patient-collected lower nasal specimens may be acceptable for SARS-CoV2 testing.
Blood Pressure Treatment Even Effective in Frail Older Adults
Even in very frail people, antihypertensive treatment reduces the risk for death.
IDSA Provides Suggestions to Further Improve Medicare/Medicaid Sepsis Core Measure
IDSA has outlined several recommendations aimed at reducing the risk forunintended consequences of the Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle.
Steroid Use Associated With Higher Hospitalization Rates in Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and COVID-19
Researchers sought to examine demographic and clinical factors associated with COVID-19 hospitalization status in people with rheumatic disease.
HIV Not Linked to Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Patients who are HIV-positive with a probable or proven severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection may not be at a greater risk for severe disease or death compared with patients who are HIV-negative,
Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Potential Therapies for COVID-19
Progression in characterizing the symptoms and treatments for infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the subsequent development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Use of Watchful Waiting for Acute Otitis Media Lags Behind Recommendations
Researchers implemented a quality improvement project to increase watchful waiting for acute otitis media in an emergency department setting.
Human Trial of Antibody Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Underway
The first human trial of an antibody therapy to treat COVID-19 is underway.
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