Statin Use May Benefit Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
The use of statins appears to benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to the findings of a retrospective study conducted in Hubei Province, China.
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Older Age, Black Race, Diabetes Increase Hospitalization in COVID-19
Characteristics that are independently associated with hospitalization for COVID-19 include older age, black race, and having diabetes mellitus.
Recommendations for Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in COVID-19
A clinical perspective article details the recommended approach to manage diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems in the Hospital Setting
Continuous glucose monitoring is a safe and useful method to measure blood glucose levels in the hospital, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyperglycemia Common in Patients With T1D and COVID-19
Presentation patterns are similar in patients with type 1 diabetes admitted with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
Stay-at-Home Orders Presenting Challenges for Patients With Obesity
Obese patients are reporting physical and mental health challenges during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Age, Sex, History of Diabetes Predict Intubation in COVID-19
Older age, male sex, and history of diabetes are factors predictive of intubation among hospitalized patients with COVID-19, while age and BMI are associated with time to extubation.
Special Considerations for Patients With Cushing Syndrome and COVID-19
Patients with Cushing syndrome are at an increased risk for infections, including severe COVID-19, due to immunodeficiency and other comorbidities.
Obesity Linked to Greater Severity of Pediatric COVID-19
Obesity is the most common comorbidity among children and adolescents with COVID-19 and is associated with disease severity.
Mobile App Unveiled to Aid in Epidemiologic Data Tracking for COVID-19
In an effort to aid real-time epidemiology efforts, researchers have unveiled a mobile application called the COVID Symptom Tracker.
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