Lessons from Seattle: Prepping a critical care system for COVID-19

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What can the nation’s critical care systems do to prepare for the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Mark Tonelli, MD, is professor of medicine and section head of the University of Washington Medical Center’s division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. In an audio interview, Dr. Tonelli outlines exactly how the University of Washington and the region’s other health systems are readying their critical care departments for the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. And he offers advice from the front lines for health systems nationwide as they prep their own critical care systems.

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What can the nation’s critical care systems do to prepare for the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Mark Tonelli, MD, is professor of medicine and section head of the University of Washington Medical Center’s division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. In an audio interview, Dr. Tonelli outlines exactly how the University of Washington and the region’s other health systems are readying their critical care departments for the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. And he offers advice from the front lines for health systems nationwide as they prep their own critical care systems.

To listen to the interview, click the play button below.

 

What can the nation’s critical care systems do to prepare for the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Mark Tonelli, MD, is professor of medicine and section head of the University of Washington Medical Center’s division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. In an audio interview, Dr. Tonelli outlines exactly how the University of Washington and the region’s other health systems are readying their critical care departments for the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. And he offers advice from the front lines for health systems nationwide as they prep their own critical care systems.

To listen to the interview, click the play button below.

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Sexuality throughout life: Stephen Levine

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In this Masterclass episode, Stephen Levine, MD, stops by to talk about how human sexuality flows and changes throughout the life cycle. Dr. Levine, professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, checked in from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas. And later, Dr. RK discusses bipolar disorder in part I of her new series.

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In this Masterclass episode, Stephen Levine, MD, stops by to talk about how human sexuality flows and changes throughout the life cycle. Dr. Levine, professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, checked in from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas. And later, Dr. RK discusses bipolar disorder in part I of her new series.

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In this Masterclass episode, Stephen Levine, MD, stops by to talk about how human sexuality flows and changes throughout the life cycle. Dr. Levine, professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, checked in from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas. And later, Dr. RK discusses bipolar disorder in part I of her new series.

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Genetic signature helps ID MS risk

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Potential advances in precision medicine could reshape multiple sclerosis care. Also today, the CDC has a plan to cut undiagnosed and untreated HIV, which patients who have diabetes benefit the most from long-term metformin, and why amlodopine may be the best choice for lowering blood pressure in black patients.
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Potential advances in precision medicine could reshape multiple sclerosis care. Also today, the CDC has a plan to cut undiagnosed and untreated HIV, which patients who have diabetes benefit the most from long-term metformin, and why amlodopine may be the best choice for lowering blood pressure in black patients.
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Potential advances in precision medicine could reshape multiple sclerosis care. Also today, the CDC has a plan to cut undiagnosed and untreated HIV, which patients who have diabetes benefit the most from long-term metformin, and why amlodopine may be the best choice for lowering blood pressure in black patients.
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First primary prevention CVD guidelines form ACC, AHA

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The first medical society guideline to comprehensively address primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Also today, a new coronary artery calcium score threshold may identify patients at particular risk, how to reduce the risk of drowning in pediatric patients, and an algorithm in smartwatches proves effective at detecting atrial fibrillation.
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The first medical society guideline to comprehensively address primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Also today, a new coronary artery calcium score threshold may identify patients at particular risk, how to reduce the risk of drowning in pediatric patients, and an algorithm in smartwatches proves effective at detecting atrial fibrillation.
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The first medical society guideline to comprehensively address primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Also today, a new coronary artery calcium score threshold may identify patients at particular risk, how to reduce the risk of drowning in pediatric patients, and an algorithm in smartwatches proves effective at detecting atrial fibrillation.
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Match Day 2019

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On Match 15, 2019, tens of thousands of U.S. medical students matched into residency. For the seventh consecutive year overall match numbers are up, some specialties are concerned about post-residency workforce numbers, and social media offers congratulations and support.
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On Match 15, 2019, tens of thousands of U.S. medical students matched into residency. For the seventh consecutive year overall match numbers are up, some specialties are concerned about post-residency workforce numbers, and social media offers congratulations and support.
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On Match 15, 2019, tens of thousands of U.S. medical students matched into residency. For the seventh consecutive year overall match numbers are up, some specialties are concerned about post-residency workforce numbers, and social media offers congratulations and support.
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Bempedoic acid: funny name, serious LDL lowering

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Bempedoic acid safely dropped LDL cholesterol, and now it’s up for FDA approval. Recent trials advance axial spondyloarthritis therapy. Newer antihyperglycemic drugs have distinctive cardiovascular, kidney benefits. And doctors’ prior authorization burden is increasing.
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Bempedoic acid safely dropped LDL cholesterol, and now it’s up for FDA approval. Recent trials advance axial spondyloarthritis therapy. Newer antihyperglycemic drugs have distinctive cardiovascular, kidney benefits. And doctors’ prior authorization burden is increasing.
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New LDL-lowering drug under FDA review

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This week in MDedge Cardiocast: A novel drug lowers LDL in on top of maximums statins, invasive cardiology is a top money maker for hospitals, a meta-analysis parses the heart and kidney benefits of new diabetes drugs, and the AHA warns that heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers.
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This week in MDedge Cardiocast: A novel drug lowers LDL in on top of maximums statins, invasive cardiology is a top money maker for hospitals, a meta-analysis parses the heart and kidney benefits of new diabetes drugs, and the AHA warns that heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers.
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This week in MDedge Cardiocast: A novel drug lowers LDL in on top of maximums statins, invasive cardiology is a top money maker for hospitals, a meta-analysis parses the heart and kidney benefits of new diabetes drugs, and the AHA warns that heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers.
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Semaglutide plus SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes

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A combination approach to type 2 diabetes that could improve glycemic control and increase weight loss. Also today, patients with HIV may have a greater risk of opioid overdose, why Eisenmeyer syndrome can be a minefield for unwary physicians, and heart attacks and strokes spike in the month after cancer diagnosis.

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Alzheimer’s update: George Grossberg

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George T. Grossberg, MD, gives a Masterclass lecture from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas on the latest developments in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Grossberg is the Samuel W. Fordyce professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University.

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George T. Grossberg, MD, gives a Masterclass lecture from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas on the latest developments in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Grossberg is the Samuel W. Fordyce professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University.

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George T. Grossberg, MD, gives a Masterclass lecture from the 2018 AACP Encore meeting in Las Vegas on the latest developments in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Grossberg is the Samuel W. Fordyce professor and director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University.

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Aspirin and lower risk of COPD flare-up

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Daily aspirin use could actually reduce the risk of acute exacerbations of COPD. Also today, how to handle patients who won’t believe negative drug-allergy results, which complications to watch for in black patients who undergo bariatric surgery, and the measles outbreak now affects a dozen U.S. states.
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Daily aspirin use could actually reduce the risk of acute exacerbations of COPD. Also today, how to handle patients who won’t believe negative drug-allergy results, which complications to watch for in black patients who undergo bariatric surgery, and the measles outbreak now affects a dozen U.S. states.
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Daily aspirin use could actually reduce the risk of acute exacerbations of COPD. Also today, how to handle patients who won’t believe negative drug-allergy results, which complications to watch for in black patients who undergo bariatric surgery, and the measles outbreak now affects a dozen U.S. states.
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