Twofold higher risk for composite outcome of death or length of stay ≥14 days seen in obese COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU
Study Characterizes Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
Review shows median age of 21 years, involvement of five organ systems, and presentation four weeks after COVID-19
COVID-19 Outcomes in Critically Ill No Better With Full-Dose Heparin
For patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who are not critically ill, therapeutic-dose anticoagulation is beneficial
Monthly COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates Peaked in December 2020
Peak reported in hospitalization, ICU admission, death, but decrease found in frequency of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, vasopressor use
Care Disparities Seen for COVID-19 Patients With, Without Schizophrenia
Increased in-hospital mortality for COVID-19 patients with schizophrenia versus those without severe mental illness
Recent Increase Seen in COVID-19-Linked Hospitalization for Teens
Of those likely hospitalized primarily for COVID-19 during Jan.1 to March 31, 2021, 31.4 percent were admitted to ICU
COVID-19 Had Major Impact on ICU Nurses’ Mental Health
Moderate-to-severe depression and anxiety reported for 44.6 and 31 percent, respectively; 47 percent were at risk for PTSD
Presentation of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Varies in Adults
60 percent of patients with MIS-A had acute COVID-19 symptoms, 20 percent were admitted for COVID-19 before being admitted for MIS-A
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Increases With BMI Above 23
Risks increased for admission to hospital, death, and ICU admission; risks up for younger people and Blacks versus Whites
Factors Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children Identified
Hispanic, Black children overrepresented for COVID-19 infections, but not severe disease