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Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
Omicron Variant Spurs New York Officials to Recommend Masking Indoors
So far, there are no confirmed cases of the omicron variant in New York City, according to the health commissioner
Colchicine No Benefit Over Supportive Care for COVID-19
No significant reduction reported in mortality, ventilatory support, ICU admission, length of stay, serious adverse events; increase seen in adverse events, diarrhea
ATS: Consider FEɴᴏ Test for Optimizing Asthma Treatment
The use of FENO testing in addition to usual care is suggested for patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
FDA Approves Livtencity for Posttransplant Cytomegalovirus
Livtencity is indicated for posttransplant CMV that does not respond to available antiviral treatments
RSNA: CT Imaging for Cancer Down During COVID-19 Peak in 2020
In post-COVID-19 peak period in 2020, CT volume still down for cancer screening and initial workup with inconsistent recovery for active cancer
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...
Enterovirus D68 Detections Lower Than Expected in 2020
382 EV-D68 detections in respiratory specimens from patients <18 in 2018, number dropped to six in 2019, 30 in 2020
Pandemic Had Greater Effect on Work-Life Balance for Female Physicians
A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety