Atopic Dermatitis Not Tied to a Higher Rate of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalization, and mortality in patients with or without AD are compared.
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B-Cell Depletion Influences SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Production in Patients With MS
In order to assess asymptomatic infections and immunologic responses to COVID-19, a team of researchers tested for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a multiple sclerosis cohort.
ACP Recommendations: Use of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen for Acute Respiratory Failure
The American College of Physicians has released guidance on the appropriate use of high-flow nasal oxygen in hospitalized patients with acute respiratory failure.
ACP Releases Practice Advice for Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections
The American College of Physicians convened a panel to identify best practices for the use of short-course antibiotics in the management of common infections.
Methylprednisolone Significantly Better Than Dexamethasone for COVID-19
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of treatment with methylprednisolone vs dexamethasone for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with hypoxia.
SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Interactions in Lungs of Patients With COPD Examined
The angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor, which enables entry of SARS-CoV-2 into lung epithelial cells, appears to mediate the severity of COVID-19 in patients COPD.
COVID-19 Incidence Higher Among Patients With MS Than General Population
Investigators conducted a survey to assess the incidence of COVID-19 in patients with multiple sclerosis as well as the influence of their comorbidities and treatments on outcomes.
New Guidance: American College of Physicians Discusses Antibody Response in COVID-19 Immunity
To help clinicians and patients determine if antibodies protect against reinfection, the ACP discussed tests for diagnosing and estimating the prevalence of COVID-19.
Collagenous Colitis Subtype Linked to Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Researchers assessed the risk for severe COVID-19 in patients with microscopic colitis vs the general population.
ApoB:ApoA1 Ratio Predictive of Long-Term CVD Risk in Patients With JSLE
Researchers conducted serum metabolomic analysis to see if ApoB:ApoA1 ratio is an accurate biomarker of cardiovascular disease risk in patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus.
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