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Labs Across U.S. Join Federal Initiative to Study Coronavirus Genome
The project, announced by the C.D.C., will help trace patterns of transmission, investigate outbreaks and map how the virus is…
Cardiovascular Disease, Drug Therapy, and Mortality in Covid-19
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has spread around the globe, there has been growing recognition that persons with…
Children with Covid-19 in Pediatric Emergency Departments in Italy
To the Editor: On February 20, 2020, the incidence of Covid-19 began to rapidly escalate in Italy. By March 25,…
Early Detection of Covid-19 through a Citywide Pandemic Surveillance Platform
To the Editor: Traditional approaches to respiratory virus surveillance may not identify novel pathogens in time to implement crucial public…
Extended Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Medically Ill Patients: An NATF Anticoagulation Action Initiative
Hospitalized patients with acute medical illnesses are at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) during and after a hospital stay. Risk…
Septoplasty versus non-surgical management for nasal obstruction in adults with a deviated septum: economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial
For years, the benefits of septoplasty have been questioned. Due to the scarce and inconclusive literature, several National Health Service…
Defining geographic regions with commuter data
A new mathematical approach uses data on people’s commutes between and within US counties to identify important geographic regions.
High cost of cancer drugs not always justified
Do high prices of some cancer medicines have a higher benefit than those drugs with lower prices? An international study…
Nanodevices for the brain could thwart formation of Alzheimer’s plaques
Researchers designed a nanodevice with the potential to prevent peptides from forming dangerous plaques in the brain in order to…