Pulse oximeters may be inaccurate in patients with darker skin, CDC cautions
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 18, 2021
Uncertainty about device efficacy highlights the importance of assessing symptoms beyond blood oxygen levels when treating COVID-19 patients, the agency says.
NIH: Inhaled moisturizing drug boosts lung function in severe COPD
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2021
The biologic drug hyaluronan improved lung function in patients hospitalized for severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new study finds.
New report details allergic reactions to early Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2021
Among 21 patients who experienced anaphylaxis in the first days of the rollout, 18 had onset within 30 minutes. Common signs of allergic reaction were hives (urticaria); rapid edema, or swelling beneath...
Venous leg ulcers heal faster with early surgery vs. compression, trial shows
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2020
A compression-first approach that deferred ablation surgery led to slower-healing wounds and a 60% higher rate of ulcer recurrence, the study found.
Compression therapy thwarts recurring cellulitis in small trial
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 20, 2020
Patients with chronic edema of the leg had lower recurrence of cellulitis with compression therapy when compared with conservative treatment, a long-term study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, Aug. 10
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 10, 2020
Online Forum tackles skin integrity, infection control and staffing amid COVID-19 on Tuesday … Speed of coronavirus vaccine development raises safety concerns … Low-dose aspirin regimen in elderly...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 7
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 07, 2020
Potentially inappropriate meds prescribed at ‘high rates’ may increase healthcare visits, costs … Drugmakers ink deal to commercialize promising Parkinson’s drug … Skin disease common in older...
Sepsis a menace for seniors with frailty; reduce antibiotics with care, say experts
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 27, 2020
A 55-year-old with severe frailty is just as likely to develop sepsis as an non-frail 85-year-old, investigators have found. Prescribers may wish to take note, they say.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 24
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2020
Point-of-care tests offer more flexibility for facilities, but implementation may pose problems, experts warn … AMDA releases new guidance for managing COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities … FDA...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, July 2
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2020
Frailty a significant COVID-19 mortality risk factor … Skin patterns in COVID-19 vary widely, says expert … Exercise may slow macular degeneration, study finds … Gut bacteria and diet tied to blood...