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COVID-19 May Increase VTE Risk in Pregnant Women, Individuals Taking Estrogen Therapy

By

Brandon May

Several questions remain regarding the effect of COVID-19 infection and hypercoagulation in the management of patients taking oral contraceptives, estrogen therapy, and patients who are pregnant.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated With Impairments in Free Fatty Acid Metabolism

By

Bryant Moeller

Patients with sleep-disordered breathing were more likely to have impairments in free fatty acid metabolism than those without sleep-disordered breathing.

Hyperglycemia Linked to Higher Mortality in Patients With COVID-19

For COVID-19 patients without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, fasting blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L is an independent predictor of 28-day mortality.

Dapagliflozin Fast-Tracked for Heart Failure After Acute MI

By

Brian Park, PharmD

The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to dapagliflozin (Farxiga; AstraZeneca) to reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure or cardiovascular (CV) death in adults following an acute myocardial infarction.

Higher Rates of Pain, Bleeding Found With Essure Birth Control Device

The permanent birth control device Essure is associated with higher rates of chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding compared with tubal ligation.

Odds of Pregnancy Decrease With Prolonged Embryo Storage

Prolonged storage of embryos after vitrification is associated with a reduced likelihood of biochemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy, and live birth.

Characteristics of Hyperglycemic Emergencies in COVID-19

By

Morgan E. Meissner

COVID-19 is associated with hyperglycemic emergencies, particularly in patients with existing type 2 diabetes and of African ethnicity.

FDA: Risk for Methanol Toxicity With Certain Hand Sanitizers

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

Hand sanitizers containing methanol, or wood alcohol, present a danger to individuals as the substance can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or life-threatening if ingested.

Most Using Online COVID-19 Tool Report Mild, Moderate Symptoms

The majority of individuals using an online COVID-19 self-assessment tool report mild or moderate symptoms possibly associated with COVID-19.

Considerations for Treatment of Endocrine Dysfunction in COVID-19

By

Morgan E. Meissner

Review authors summarized preliminary research on COVID-19 and past research on SARS-CoV-1 regarding their relationship with endocrine dysfunction.

Mortality Risk Down in Individuals Who Meet Recommended Exercise Levels

The risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality is reduced for adults who engage in leisure time aerobic and muscle strengthening activities at levels recommended by the 2018 physical activity guidelines.