COVID-19
‘May be benefit’ with higher dose corticosteroids for severe to critical COVID-19
Evidence from multiple trials suggests that higher dose corticosteroids “probably” lessen the mortality risk among patients with severe to critical COVID-19, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Air pollution exposure linked to longer hospital stay in patients with COVID-19
Exposure to elevated levels of air pollutants before COVID-19 hospitalization increased length of hospital stay and risk for ICU admission, according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.
University with universal masking saw no increase in COVID-19 after ending distancing
ORLANDO — A mid-sized university with a universal masking mandate saw no increase in COVID-19 after eliminating physical distancing requirements, according to study findings.
Female, other gender physicians, scientists most likely to report online harassment
Most physicians and biomedical scientists surveyed reported experiencing online harassment via social media that appeared to worsen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.
Female, other gender physicians, scientists most likely to report online harassment
Most physicians and biomedical scientists surveyed reported experiencing online harassment via social media that appeared to worsen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.
Subcutaneous immunotherapy may have slight protective effect against COVID-19
Subcutaneous immunotherapy for house dust mite allergy may slightly protect patients against SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially after the dose-escalation phase, according to a letter published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.
Multiplex PCR assay detects four respiratory viruses with single swab
HOUSTON — A multiplex PCR assay was able to detect and differentiate between four respiratory viruses — influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-CoV-2 — researchers reported at ASM Microbe.
COVID-19 diagnosis after TKA, THA associated with increased complications, mortality
Patients who contract COVID-19 after total joint arthroplasty may be at increased risk for complications, including death, according to published results.
Top in women's health: Supplements fall short; portable ultrasound device shows promise
Out of more than 20,000 dietary supplements, only one had sufficient nutrients in required doses that pregnant patients need, according to a study recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
About 25% of those with COVID-19 only partially recover taste or smell, or never do
Approximately one-quarter of adults who lost taste or smell following SARS-CoV-2 infection reported partial or no recovery of their senses, a study published in The Laryngoscope found.