Search results for "COVID-19"
Latest COVID-19 articles focus on test accuracy, racial issues
Recent research offered differing estimates of the risk of false negatives in testing for SARS-CoV-2, and physicians urged action against racism and racial disparities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/16/1.htm
16 Jun 2020
Routine opioid use disorder screening fails to significantly increase new diagnosis rates
This may be due to the sensitivity of the screening instrument, compounded by the stigma of opioid use disorder; addressing the latter may increase the instrument's sensitivity, the authors suggest.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/17/2.htm
17 Oct 2023
Latest COVID-19 research looks at antibody utility, testing strategies, risk factors
The World Health Organization also issued updated information on SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/14/1.htm
14 Jul 2020
Latest COVID-19 research looks at serologic testing, transmission with nonsevere disease
Other studies suggested frailty and viral load may be used to inform care decisions in the hospital and looked at mobility during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/07/1.htm
7 Jul 2020
Recent guidance offered on preparing to treat COVID-19
ACP has developed a new practice management resource on telehealth care in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and continues to press the U.S. government to do more to address the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/17/1.htm
17 Mar 2020
Reassurance on ACE inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19; new rules, advice from CMS and CDC
Also, ACP launched a new interactive CME program to help practices start and sustain telemedicine programs, and an ACP webinar on March 30 will offer advice from the front lines for maintaining physician well-being during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/1.htm
24 Mar 2020
IDSA offers criteria on testing for COVID-19; new research looks at clots, treatments
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidance for COVID-19 testing among inpatients and outpatients, while studies offered further support for anticoagulation but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2020
Latest COVID-19 research looks at plasma, prophylaxis, palliative care, periop risks
The benefit of convalescent plasma is uncertain, and hydroxychloroquine did not appear to work for prophylaxis, according to new studies. Experts offered advice on using palliative care, avoiding surgery, changing residency applications, and understanding antibody testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/09/1.htm
9 Jun 2020
Recent research looks at remdesivir, steroids, biomarkers for COVID-19
Trials have found some potential benefit from remdesivir, early treatment with methylprednisolone, and measurement of C-reactive protein. Early vaccine trial results and guidance on antibody testing were also recently released.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/02/1.htm
2 Jun 2020
Payment parity for phone calls, COVID-19 research on remdesivir, other drugs
COVID-19-related disparities were also in the news this week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/05/1.htm
5 May 2020