Treating COVID-19 Acute Severe Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: First Case Report Utilizing Dexamethasone, Remdesivir, and Convalescent Plasma in Operation Inherent Resolve.

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has spread across the globe with a concerningly high infectivity resulting in the World Health Organization deeming it a pandemic. It has resulted in thousands of deaths and placed enormous strain on communities, healthcare systems and healthcare workers as they battle shortages of ventilators, supplies, and difficulties in protecting patients and hospital staff alike. Challenges in managing the disease have led to new treatment and management strategies as healthcare teams struggle to adapt.

Addiction, 12-Step Programs, and Evidentiary Standards for Ethically and Clinically Sound Treatment Recommendations: What Should Clinicians Do?

Addiction is a complex phenomenon characterized by a loss of control and compulsive, habitual behavior. Since there is no single, specific cause for addiction, there is no single, standard treatment for it. A variety of approaches are used, including counseling, psychotherapy, medications, and mutual help groups (MHG).