December 5, 2020

FEATURED ARTICLE

SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS)

Recognition of the role of ACE2 and the RAS in COVID-19 has renewed interest in its role in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in general.

"In this review, we provide researchers with a framework of best practices in basic and clinical research to interrogate the RAS using appropriate methodology, especially those who are relatively new to the field," says Matthew A. Sparks and colleagues.

COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

How should the intensivist approach caring for critically ill patients with COVID-19 ARDS? Guideline-driven care should be our natural reflex

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Cycle Threshold to Test Positivity in COVID-19 for Return to Work Clearance in Health Care Workers

Considering the RT-PCR Ct, which correlates with the estimated viral load, may help inform RTW planning and decision making beyond solely relying on dichotomized positive/negative results.

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Crisis Decision Making at the Speed of COVID-19

Bay Area public health officials share their experience with shelter-in-place order.

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Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Patients Without Previous Disabilities Recovering from COVID-19 Pneumonia

The high prevalence of impairment in skeletal muscle strength and physical performance in hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia without prior locomotor disabilities suggests the need for rehabilitation programs after discharge.

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How COVID-19 Impacts the Whole Body

American Heart Association President, Mitchell S. V. Elkind, MD, MS, FAHA, FAAN, shares a brief explanation. [2:12]

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Wolters Kluwer COVID-19 Health Resources

COVID-19 Resources for Nurses

SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19: Evolving Reality, Global Response, Knowledge Gaps, and Opportunities

The capacity for rapid information dissemination has emerged as a double-edged sword; the existing gap of high-quality data is frequently filled by anecdotal reports, contradictory statements, and misinformation. This review addresses several important aspects unique to this pandemic, highlighting the most relevant knowledge gaps and existing windows-of-opportunity.

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Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients 80 Years and Older Hospitalized with COVID-19

Few studies have described the clinical course of those at the upper extreme of age. In this review, researchers characterize the clinical course and outcomes of 73 patients aged 80 or older hospitalized at an academic center between March 15 and May 13, 2020. 

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Robotic Surgery in the COVID-19 Era: Urologists Take on the Challenges

Robotic surgery plays a major role in modern management of prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and other conditions treated by urologists. But it also poses some special challenges as hospitals resume elective surgery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The problems and solutions facing urologic robotic surgery in the era of COVID-19 are reviewed in this study.

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Initial Student Perspective on Plastic Surgery Virtual Away Rotations

Virtual away rotations are an innovative method of engaging students and residency programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. As more residency programs develop virtual opportunities for medical students, could this make the plastic surgery application process more equitable for prospective applicants?

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How Webinars Have Lit Residents’ Interest in Aesthetic Surgery during COVID-19

Webinars show similarities to face-to-face lectures, thus creating a new level of convenience and affordability of medical education and may take the place of traditional lectures in the future.

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