NIH Launches Trial of Antibody Drugs Against COVID-19
The phase 2 trial will assess effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies in conjunction with remdesivir
Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir Aid HCV D+/R− Kidney Transplants
Two studies demonstrate safe transplant of kidneys from deceased donors with HCV infection
Sitagliptin May Cut Mortality in T2DM Patients With COVID-19
Sitagliptin at time of hospitalization linked to reduced mortality, improved clinical outcomes
Lack of Knowledge Barrier to Prone Positioning Use in ARDS
Implementation strategies developed included educational outreach, learning collaborative
Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
Out-of-Network Claims Fairly Common for Elective Colonoscopy
Out-of-network claims involved anesthesiologist, pathologist in 64, 40 percent of cases, respectively
Web-Based Tailored Messages Do Not Increase Infant Vaccination Rates
No increase seen in timely uptake by parents who receive messages tailored to vaccine beliefs, values
Hospital Outcomes Worse for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Length of stay, costs, mortality risk greater than for children hospitalized with other chronic illnesses
COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways May Aid Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Pulmonary complication, postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection rates lower with COVID-19-free pathways
BMD Testing Rates Low in Men Initiating ADT for Prostate Cancer
Odds of BMD testing up with history of osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, bisphosphonate use
