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The PRIEST Score: Predicting Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19

Background: The limited availability of rapid tests with sufficient sensitivity has been an issue since the beginning of the pandemic.  Therefore, multiple clinical decision scores have been studied to overcome this issue. The addition of laboratory and radiological information can …

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Infectious Disease

COVID-19 and Anticoagulation: Full Dose or Prophylactic Dose?

Background: Patients with COVID-19 are at a high risk for the development of venous thromboembolic disease [Link is HERE]. Alveolar capillary microthrombi appear to be 9x more prevalent in patients with COVID-19 compared to H1N1. As a result, enhanced-dose anticoagulation …

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Hematology and Oncology

RECOVERY Trial: The REGN-COV Antibody Cocktail in COVID19

Background: Antibodies targeted at the SARS-CoV2 spike protein are an essential part of the body’s immune response to COVID19 infection. Infection with SARS-CoV2 stimulates the immune system to produce a polyclonal spike protein antibody response in the host. Vaccines have …

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Infectious Disease

COV-BARRIER: Baricitinib in Hospitalized Adults with COVID19

Background: Outside of vaccines, effective pharmaceuticals for COVID19 continue to be evasive. Steroids have been a success (in patients who require supplemental O2) leading to additional studies investigating optimal drug and dose. Despite early excitement, we’ve seen high-quality studies demonstrate …

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Infectious Disease

From Emergency Medicine to Hostage Negotiation

Earlier this year, my home shop began administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to patients in the emergency department (ED). Thirteen years of experience in emergency medicine has afforded me many opportunities to counsel patients on lifestyle modifications, death …

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Infectious Disease

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