Further evidence does not support hydroxychloroquine for patients with COVID-19

The anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine does not significantly reduce admission to intensive care or death in patients hospitalised with pneumonia due to covid-19, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today. A randomised clinical trial from China also published today shows that hospitalised patients with mild to moderate persistent covid-19 who received hydroxychloroquine did… Read More: Further evidence does not support hydroxychloroquine for patients with COVID-19 »

Where is blood pressure zoned

Three functional zones of pulmonary blood flow can be defined based on the relevant pressure gradient actuating flow of blood. Consequently, the blood pressure gradient determining blood flow is the traditional one between the pulmonary arterial pressure and the pulmonary venous pressure. Renal Medicine. Pathway Medicine. What your numbers mean Blood pressure is the force… Read More: Where is blood pressure zoned »

Health standards organizations help codify novel coronavirus info

As part of the global effort to manage and contain the coronavirus response, two global health standards organizations have introduced new content. Regenstrief Institute and SNOMED International, are supporting care teams globally to code and track SARS-CoV-2 testing and COVID-19 cases, and by extension support clinicians and researchers in their efforts to address its containment.… Read More: Health standards organizations help codify novel coronavirus info »