The Endocrine and Metabolic Link of COVID-19: Implications for Patient Management
Clinicians must prioritize early and comprehensive metabolic control for all COVID-19 patients, recognizing the potential impact of endocrine and metabolic dysregulation on disease outcomes and the importance of tailored management approaches in optimizing patient care.
November 2020
Dental Biosecurity in Times of Pandemic: Mitigating Transmission Risks in Dental Care Settings
Dental care, characterized by close patient-provider proximity and aerosol-generating procedures, poses a significant risk of contagion during the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating stringent biosecurity measures to protect both patients and healthcare workers.
November 2020
COVID-19: High Psychological Cost for Healthcare Workers
More than 50% of healthcare workers report symptoms of depression, and over 70% report symptoms of psychological distress, highlighting the significant mental health burden faced by frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2020
SARS-CoV-2 and Viral Sepsis: Exploring Disease Mechanisms
The concept of viral sepsis is proposed as a crucial disease mechanism in COVID-19, suggesting systemic viral dissemination and immune dysregulation as key drivers of disease pathogenesis, warranting further investigation and therapeutic interventions targeting sepsis-related pathways.
November 2020
Inflammatory Bowel Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Considerations
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face unique concerns regarding their risk of COVID-19 infection and the management of immunosuppressive therapies, necessitating close monitoring and individualized treatment strategies to optimize outcomes in this vulnerable population.
November 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic in Populations with Serious Mental Illness: Addressing Vulnerabilities and Support Needs
Disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including individuals with serious mental illness, highlighting the urgent need for tailored interventions and support services to mitigate adverse impacts on mental health and well-being in this population.
November 2020
Cardiac Injuries and Mortality in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: Implications for Patient Management
Cardiac injury is a common complication in COVID-19 patients and is associated with increased in-hospital mortality, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular monitoring and management in hospitalized individuals.
November 2020
Management of COVID-19 in Intensive Care: Optimizing Patient Care Amidst Surge in Cases
The intensive care unit (ICU) community faces the challenge of preparing for a potentially overwhelming surge of COVID-19 patients, necessitating proactive optimization of workflows and resource allocation to ensure optimal patient care amidst the evolving pandemic.
November 2020
Characteristics and Results of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Insights from a Clinical Report
Clinical report detailing incident cases of critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit at Evergreen Hospital provides valuable insights to inform management strategies for critically ill individuals with COVID-19.
November 2020
Cytokine Storm and Immunosuppression in COVID-19: Recommendations for Management
Recommendations for identifying and treating hyperinflammation, including cytokine storms, in COVID-19 patients using existing approved therapies with established safety profiles to mitigate the risk of immunosuppression and improve outcomes.
November 2020
