American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jun 2020
Comparative StudyOutcomes of Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation After Ventricular Assist Device Placement.
The aim of the study was to compare outcomes of inpatient rehabilitation after ventricular assist device placement with outcomes for other cardiac diagnoses. ⋯ Advanced ACCREDITATION: The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Jun 2020
Adapting to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in New York City.
The coronavirus disease 2019 has and continues to overwhelm the medical establishment in New York City. It has moved faster and had rates of mortality higher than what were initially forecast. All departments within large hospital systems have had to learn lessons and adapt in real time to the crisis. We share our experience and what we have learned as it pertains to this pandemic and hope that it aides, guides, and influences other departments of physical medicine and rehabilitation regarding their potential roles and areas of growth during this time.