Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on occupational risk for bloodborne pathogen exposure among health care providers.

Background: The effect of COVID-19 (COrona VIrus Disease of 2019) pandemic on the rates and trends of needlestick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) and splash injuries (SIs) among health care providers (HCPs) is not well defined.

Methods: A retrospective study analyzed the rates of injuries among HCPs during the prepandemic (38 months) and pandemic (37 months) periods. Single interrupted time-series analysis (SITSA) was employed to assess the impact of the pandemic on injury rates.

Comparative outcomes of combined corticosteroid and remdesivir therapy with corticosteroid monotherapy in ventilated COVID-19 patients.

Remdesivir (RDV) reduces time to clinical improvement in hospitalized COVID -19 patients requiring supplemental oxygen. Dexamethasone improves survival in those requiring oxygen support. Data is lacking on the efficacy of combination therapy in patients on mechanical ventilation.

A case of nausea and vomiting to remember.

Nausea and vomiting are the most common overlooked debilitating symptoms that significantly impact the quality of life and acute care we provide as physicians. The duo has an extensive aetiology ranging from common known causes to uncommon idiopathic reasons. Our case illustrates the fact that identifying the aetiology of nausea and vomiting can be lifesaving, given the characteristics of the patient.