Viral Infections
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Stroke Risk: COVID-19 vs. Influenza
During the early surge in COVID-19 infections in New York City, many neurologists observed an unusual frequency of ischemic stroke. Researchers investigated further. Read on to learn what they discovered.
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Congress Considers Legislation Addressing Healthcare Provider Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed historic burdens on already-taxed frontline clinicians.
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Fostemsavir Extended-Release Tablets (Rukobia)
Fostemsavir is indicated, with other antiretrovirals, to treat HIV-1 infections in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infections who are failing current regimens.
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COVID-19 and Steroids: Is There a Consensus?
A study of adults admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia revealed risk factors associated with developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and progression from ARDS to death included older age, neutrophilia, organ dysfunction, and coagulation derangement.
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Need a Quality Improvement Project for the Fall? Examine Center’s COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 gives accredited surgery centers both a challenge and an opportunity: Ensuring all policies and procedures are in line with state, federal, and other infection prevention requirements concerning the pandemic.
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Moving into Flu Season, Align Plans with COVID-19 Contingencies
A summary of how to keep employees and patients safe moving into the fall.
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Study: No Relationship Between Blood Type, COVID-19 Severity
But those with certain blood types may be at higher risk for testing positive.
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Updated Guidelines for HPV Vaccine
Recommendations call for providing vaccine to boys and girls starting at age 9 years.
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Advocates: Long-Term Facilities Remain Hot Spots for COVID-19
Persistent personal protective equipment and testing shortages exacerbate problems.
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Study of SARS-CoV-2 Finds Airborne Particles, but Are They Infective?
A pre-published study under peer review suggests particles of SARS-CoV-2 can linger on surfaces and travel in the air beyond six feet.