Those receiving IPC were more likely to report discussing end-of-life preferences, were less likely to receive chemo at end of life
Tocilizumab Cuts Progression to Ventilation or Death in COVID-19
But death from any cause by day 28 in those hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia did not differ for tocilizumab versus placebo
Infants With COVID-19 May Present With GI Symptoms
Overall, only 2 percent of infants tested were positive for COVID-19, but one-third required hospitalization
ACAAI: Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely for Those With Common Allergies
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine should not be administered to individuals with a known history of severe reaction to polyethylene glycol
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Dec. 14 to 18, 2020. This …
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Tied to Cardiac Event Risk
Increased risks persist beyond six months for patients with lung cancer receiving PD1i and with malignant melanoma receiving CTLA-4i
CDC: Concerning Increase Seen in Overdose Deaths During Pandemic
More than 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the U.S. in 12 months ending May 2020, representing highest number ever
Preconception Paternal Health Linked to Pregnancy Loss
Risk for pregnancy loss increases for men with one, two, three or more versus no components of metabolic syndrome
Efficacy of Maggot Debridement Therapy on Refractory Leg Ulcers of Behçet Disease: An Open-Label Study.
Cutaneous ulcers of Behçet disease (BD) are rare but have high morbidity and resistance to conventional therapies. An important and essential aspect of ulcer management is debridement. Regarding maggot therapy …
Efficacy of Maggot Debridement Therapy on Refractory Leg Ulcers of Behçet Disease: An Open-Label Study.
Cutaneous ulcers of Behçet disease (BD) are rare but have high morbidity and resistance to conventional therapies. An important and essential aspect of ulcer management is debridement. Regarding maggot therapy …