DG Alert The use of statins appears to be associated with a lower mortality risk and a lower incidence of mechanical ventilation in patients hospitalised with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. The large-scale retrospective study also showed that mortality risk and other negative outcomes were not increased by […]
Read MoreAssociated Press Modern Healthcare News As a New York University medical researcher who works once a week in an emergency room, Dr. David Lee had the luxury of time to think like a scientist while also treating coronavirus patients whose lungs kept giving out. In every case, he saw the same thing: Their blood was […]
Read MoreAuthor: Anna Wald, MD, MPH reviewing Khalil A et al. JAMA 2020 Jul 10 NEJM Journal Watch An increase in stillbirths during the pandemic was noted in a large London hospital, but none occurred among women with documented COVID-19; indirect explanations are also possible. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy outcomes continue to be examined. Investigators at […]
Read MoreI wanted to share with our female readers in case they hadn’t read this article. By Joe Elia Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS NEJM Journal Watch MRI-based breast screening appears cost-effective in women at increased familial risk between ages 35 and 60, according to an economic modeling study in JAMA Oncology. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira Summary Ancillary procedures, such as postoperative pain blocks and invasive lines, are an important part of most group practices, but many may not realize that there are time-based rules tied to these services. As these rules can be a bit complex, the following article is provided. This is the last in our […]
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