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Latest COVID-19 research focuses on test accuracy, experimental therapies

Recent articles offered differing estimates of the risk of false negatives in testing for SARS-CoV-2, and studies reported the effectiveness of shared ventilators and a cancer drug for patients with severe COVID-19. The FDA revoked its authorization for hydroxychloroquine.

Racial disparities in pandemic and society highlighted

A British study highlighted the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on black pregnant women, and articles by physicians urged action against racism and racial disparities.

Kidney function decline linked to adverse outcomes in heart failure only when decongestion isn't succeeding

In patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure, declines in estimated glomerular filtration rate were evaluated along with changes in markers of volume overload and measures of hemoconcentration.

Educational reminders by mail and phone increased uptake of cardiac rehab after MI

While an educational intervention increased the odds that patients would complete cardiac rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction (MI) compared with usual care, it did not affect adherence to cardiac medications, a Canadian trial found.

Put words in our mouth

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