Respiratory Distress in Young Girl
During the 2 hours that the patient had been in the emergency department, she was examined by a physician once, 30 minutes after her arrival.
Respiratory Diseases/Disorders
Severe COVID-19 Infection, Death Risk Higher in Comorbid Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with interstitial lung disease have an increased risk of severe disease and death associated with COVID-19.
Continued Antihypertensive Medication in COVID-19 Lowers Morbidity and Mortality
Researchers conducted a prospective study to analyze the relationship between continued angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) use in the hospital and better clinical outcomes (ICU admission, morbidity, mortality).
What Is the Value of PCR Testing in COVID-19 Diagnosis?
The use of a PCR test via single nasopharyngeal swab to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 has value but also has demonstrated limitations.
COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Probable Through Fecal Aerosols
A case of COVID-19 transmission in a high-rise apartment complex in China demonstrates the probable transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through fecal aerosols.
Single-Dose Nirsevimab Provides Season-Long RSV Protection for Preterm Infants
Single-dose nirsevimab successfully reduced rates of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory infections and hospitalizations in pre-term infants.
Abbott’s 15-Minute COVID-19 Antigen Test Gets Emergency Use Authorization
Results are provided within 15 minutes and can be read directly from the testing card.
COVID-19: Anosmia Predictive of Less Severe Infection
Current guidelines from Italy, the UK, and China do not focus on screening patients for anosmia as a potential symptom for COVID-19.
Clinical Features and Outcomes Associated With Parainfluenza Virus-Associated Pneumonia
Researchers found limited clinical variability between PIV serotypes and substantial overlap in presenting signs and symptoms for PIV and other etiologies.
COVID-19: Seasonality of Coronaviruses May Provide Insight for Future SARS-CoV-2 Circulation
Following the initial pandemic wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections, it is unclear what trajectory of transition SARS-CoV-2 might take.
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