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Early steroid use for severe COVID-19 associated with fewer deaths in serious cases

Wed, 2023-04-19 13:59 — mike kraft

Early steroid use for severe COVID-19 tied to fewer deaths CIDRAP

JAMA Network Open has published a new US national cohort study demonstrating that early administration of the steroid dexamethasone was associated with significantly reduced odds of mortality or discharge to hospice in those requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

The effect was not seen, however, in patients who did not require supplemental oxygen or noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation.

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Study outlines how low English language skills among some U.S. residents hurt their vacination rates and hospitalization rates

Fri, 2023-04-14 17:32 — mike kraft

Study reveals linguistic disparities in COVID vaccine uptake, outcomes CIDRAP

A study of more than 850,000 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin finds a link between a preference to speak a non-English language and limited English proficiency and delayed time to first COVID-19 vaccination and increased rates of SARS-CoV-2–related hospitalization and death among some language-preference groups.

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About 100,000 nurses in U.S. left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout

Thu, 2023-04-13 14:32 — mike kraft

About 100,000 nurses left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout and stress, survey finds | CNN About 100,000 registered nurses in the US left the workplace due to the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey published Thursday by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Kyla Russell CNN

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High percentage of COVID-infected healthcare workers still caring for patients --study

Thu, 2023-04-13 14:25 — mike kraft

Study notes high rate of COVID-infected healthcare workers still caring for patients Half of all healthcare workers with symptomatic COVID-19 continued to go to work, even if they were involved with direct patient care. CIDRAP

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Example of split views on masking against COVID-19 in health care facilities

Mon, 2023-04-10 14:32 — mike kraft

Masking against COVID-19: Should it stay or go in health care facilities? On May 11, the federal government will declare an end to the COVID-19 emergency. Some say its okay to end masking for COVID-19. Others disagree. Yahoo News

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Covid on surfaces more dangerous than recognized; hospital masks alone did not stop spread --studies

Fri, 2023-04-07 14:26 — mike kraft

Covid on surfaces may be significant spreader as scientists 'rebalance the pendulum' Covid spreads significantly through contaminated hands and surfaces in households, a new study suggests, as researchers warned too much focus has been given to airborne transmission. Yahoo News

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non-medical U.S. healthcare workers face rising levels of burnout--study

Wed, 2023-04-05 13:47 — mike kraft

U.S. healthcare workers face rising levels of burnout - UPI.com Much has been made of burnout among doctors and nurses, but a new survey has found high rates of work fatigue in nearly every type of job associated with health care. UPI

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British former health secretary allegedly ignored COVID-19 advice for elderly care homes

Thu, 2023-03-02 15:47 — mike kraft

Leaked texts allege former British health secretary ignored COVID-19 advice for elderly care homes - UPI.com Britain's former health secretary allegedly rejected critical advice from the country's top medical officer to test elderly people for COVID-19 and keep them segregated prior to admitting them to care homes. UPI

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Long COVID: Eight out of 10 hospital COVID patients in Sweden still had symptoms at 2 years --study

Tue, 2023-02-28 14:41 — mike kraft

84% of hospital COVID patients in Sweden still had symptoms at 2 years CIDRAP

The vast majority—84.2%—of COVID-19 survivors in a Swedish cohort reported persistent symptoms affecting daily life 2 years after hospital release, according to a follow-up study published late last week in The Lancet Regional Health Europe.

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