February 27, 2021

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SARS-CoV-2 Testing, Positivity Rates, and Healthcare Outcomes Among Breast Cancer Survivors

"Even in an integrated healthcare system, Asian or Pacific Islander patients were less likely to undergo SARS-CoV-2 testing than White survivors, but more likely to test positive," says authors Reina Haque, PhD, MPH and LieHong Chen, DrPH. "Additionally, Latinx ethnicity and high body mass index were strongly correlated with a greater odds of SARS-CoV-2 test positivity."

The Physiological Impact of Masking Is Insignificant and Should Not Preclude Routine Use During Daily Activities, Exercise, and Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation participants should be reassured that the benefits of masking during COVID-19 far outweigh the risks, and increased frequency of mask use invokes adaptive responses that make long-term masking tolerable.

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New York State Local Health Department Preparedness for and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

A mixed-methods approach was taken to describe lessons learned by local health department leaders during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York State and to document leaders' assessments of their departments' emergency preparedness capabilities and capacities. 

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Is it Infection or Rather Vascular Inflammation?

Game-changer insights and recommendations from patterns of multi-organ involvement and affected subgroups in COVID-19

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How Did the Number and Type of Injuries in Patients Presenting to a Regional Level I Trauma Center Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Stay-at-Home Order?

During a pandemic, it is paramount to understand volume changes in Level I trauma so that with appropriate planning and reallocation of resources, these facilities can maintain and even improve life-saving capabilities. 

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Influential Black Women Amplify Need for Health Equity Amid COVID-19: American Heart Association announces EmPOWERED to Serve™ Black Women and Well-Being Roundtable in partnership with Divine Nine Sororities and The Links, Inc.

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Below are our additional COVID-19 resources to keep you informed.

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COVID-19 Resources for Nurses

Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Research Priorities for COVID-19 in Critical Illness

Although knowledge of both biology and treatment has increased exponentially in the first year of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, significant knowledge gaps remain. The research priorities identified represent a roadmap for investigation in coronavirus disease 2019.

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Expected Medium- and Long-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak in Oncology

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a major impact on oncologic activity, which will persist in the future, irrespective of geographical areas.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Surge on Radiation Treatment

The COVID-19 pandemic surge resulted in 42% of patients undergoing radiation therapy in one health system having deviated from the standard of care.

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COVID-19 Epidemiology and Clinical Practice Implications

This article reviews what is currently known about COVID-19, including transmission, epidemiology, immunologic responses, clinical manifestations and disease management.

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Rapid Response to Ready RNs for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rapid response is a common term in hospital settings, reflecting immediate clinical response to a critical challenge. 

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