COVID-19

ICU Care Management Challenges and Recommendations for COVID-19

The intensive care unit (ICU) community needs to prepare for the challenges associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Good Prognosis for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and COVID-19

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 had a good overall prognosis, despite IBD maintenance treatment.

World Scleroderma Foundation Preliminary Recommendations for Systemic Sclerosis Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The World Scleroderma Foundation developed preliminary guidance based on clinical questions on the SARS-CoV-2 infection for systemic sclerosis management during COVID-19.

Assessments of Disinfection Methods for Filtering Facepiece Respirators

Tests of multiple commonly used disinfection schemes on media with particle filtration efficiency of 95% found that heat was the most promising, nondestructive method for the preservation of filtration properties in meltblown fabrics, as well as N95-grade respirators.

Recommendations for Tackling Sleep Problems During Self-Isolation and COVID-19

As people around the world face prolonged periods of confinement to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels may disrupt sleep patterns and worsen overall mental health.

Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity Common in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 in New York City

In patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 in the New York City area, the most common comorbidities were hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.

Evaluation of Pooled Sample COVID-19 RT-qPCR Tests

A new pooling method for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing that uses standard protocols, reagents and equipment can be applied immediately in current clinical testing laboratories.

Conservative Management of Pneumonia and Upper GI Bleeding in Patients with COVID-19 Successful Without Endoscopy

Researchers showed that the management of symptoms in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia with upper GI bleeding was possible without endoscopy.

How Can Clinicians Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 on Psychogeriatric Wards?

Patients with psychiatric disorders are another population that may be more exposed to COVID-19, and the secondary effects of the pandemic may detract from ongoing treatment, thus worsening overall mental health.

Different Phenotypes in COVID-19 Pneumonia Proposed

Patients with COVID-19 pneumonia may present with 2 distinct phenotypes, each warranting distinct treatments.