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As Omicron surges, hospital beds fill, but ICUs less affected
So far, hospitalizations caused by the Omicron variant appear to be milder than in previous waves.
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Convalescent plasma cuts COVID-19 hospitalizations in half: Study
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Bamlanivimab’s effects in COVID-19 depend on antibodies
Bamlanivimab was more effective in hospitalized COVID-19 patients without endogenous neutralizing antibodies.
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D-dimer thresholds rule out PE in meta-analysis
Data from a large review support use of D-dimer levels to diagnose PE without imaging.
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Decreasing the burden of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: What we know
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Predicting cardiac shock mortality in the ICU
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Faster testing possible for secondary ICU infections
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Sepsis multiplies in-hospital mortality risk in COPD
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Comorbidities larger factor than race in COVID ICU deaths?
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Even one vaccinated member can cut family’s COVID risk
Study findings may be particularly welcome in regions of the world where vaccination rates are very low, according to investigators.