Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Responses to a Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibody for Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 According to Baseline Antibody and Antigen Levels : A Randomized Controlled Trial.
In a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial, bamlanivimab, a SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing monoclonal antibody, given in combination with remdesivir, did not improve outcomes among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 based on an early futility assessment. ⋯ U.S. government Operation Warp Speed and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Review Meta Analysis
Safety and Efficiency of Diagnostic Strategies for Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in Clinically Relevant Patient Subgroups : A Systematic Review and Individual-Patient Data Meta-analysis.
How diagnostic strategies for suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) perform in relevant patient subgroups defined by sex, age, cancer, and previous venous thromboembolism (VTE) is unknown. ⋯ Dutch Research Council. (PROSPERO: CRD42018089366).
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Observational Study
Associations of Serum Testosterone and Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin With Incident Cardiovascular Events in Middle-Aged to Older Men.
The influence of testosterone on risk for cardiovascular events in men is uncertain. Previous observational studies of sex hormones and incident cardiovascular disease in men have reported inconsistent findings, limited by cohort sizes and different selection criteria. ⋯ Western Australian Health Translation Network, Medical Research Future Fund, and Lawley Pharmaceuticals.
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Video teleconferencing (VTC) as a substitute for in-person health care or as an adjunct to usual care has increased in recent years. ⋯ Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.