Raymond DuBois
Dean, College of Medicine, Distinguished University Professor, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Tweets and opinions are mine.
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Looming Health Crisis: Long Term Effects from Covid-19 - Ron DePinho
As our nation experiences the initial peak and abatement of Covid-19 infections and deaths, many will reflect on what we could have done better and how we could have acted sooner. It is clear Covid-19 will be an event that will reshape society in...
Raymond DuBois
Long Term Effects from #COVID19
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)—Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
This narrative review discusses what is currently known about the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, management, prognosis, and prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Charleston leaders and doctors warn of "steep price" for ignoring COVID-19 dangers, roll out four-color alert system
MUSC introduces COVID-19 warning level alert system
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Charleston leaders and doctors warn of "steep price" for ignoring #COVID_19 dangers, roll out four-color alert system: charlestoncitypaper.com/TheBattery/arc… #chs via @ChasCityPaper
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Counting the Lives Saved by Lockdowns—and Lost to Slow Action
Social distancing measures prevented millions of COVID-19–related deaths around the world, according to a handful of studies, but it's hard to quantify the effects with certainty.
Saliva Tests: How They Work and What They Bring to COVID-19
Universities and healthcare facilities are planning to use spit tests to conduct large-scale screening.
New Gene Editing Tool Corrects Mutations in Mitochondrial DNA
An enzyme pulled from toxic bacteria can enter the organelle and perform single-nucleotide DNA swaps.
Ways to Improve Racial Competence
In this narrative medicine essay, a urology fellow offers 5 actions the medical community should take to eliminate racial injustice and health disparities in the United States.
Persistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19
This case series describes COVID-19 symptoms persisting a mean of 60 days after onset among Italian patients previously discharged from COVID-19 hospitalization.
U.S. coronavirus cases rise by over 60,000, setting single-day record
The United States reported more than 60,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the biggest increase ever reported by a country in a single day, according to a Reuters tally.
Image-Guidance Tied to Improved Resection in Recurrent CRC
But learning curve, applicability, and added costs remain unclear
Hepatotoxicity Tied to Remdesivir COVID-19 Treatment
Although remdesivir treatment may shorten time to recovery in patients with COVID-19, it may also induce liver injury, possibly in combination with P-glycoprotein inhibitors, according to a case report by Dutch investigators.
Effect of Probiotic Use on Antibiotic Administration Among Care Home Residents
This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of daily combination probiotics (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium spp) vs placebo on cumulative antibiotic use for all-cause infections over 1 year among care home residents in Wales.
'Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?'
As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it's safe for everyone, including those with lung disease, to wear masks.
Evidence growing that Houston's main coronavirus strain is more contagious than original
Evidence is growing that a mutated coronavirus strain, the main one circulating in the Houston area, is more contagious than the original virus in China.
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Evidence growing that #Houston's main #coronavirus strain is more #contagious than original
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Drug prices steadily rise amid pandemic, data shows
Some drugmakers have delayed or staggered increases amid increased scrutiny and the fear of catching President Donald Trump’s eye.
Warning of serious brain disorders in people with mild Covid symptoms
UK neurologists publish details of mildly affected or recovering patients with serious or potentially fatal brain conditions
Hospitals Struggle to Contain Covid-19 Spread Inside Their Walls
U.S. medical centers have reported 5,000-plus cases of patients likely catching the coronavirus once admitted for other conditions, a problem that’s adding to the strain of the pandemic itself. At one facility, four staff members died.
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More than 5,000 patients likely contracted #coronavirus after visiting a U.S. #hospital for other reasons. It’s a problem that’s straining an already overwhelmed system. wsj.com/articles/hospi… via @WSJ
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11 beginning steps to reform policing and tackle racial injustices
Congress considers police reforms in the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death. AMA offers road map on how to move forward together.
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11 beginning steps to reform policing and tackle racial injustices ama-assn.org/delivering-car… (via @AmerMedicalAssn)
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Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the...