"These baseless claims not only do a disservice to our health care heroes but promulgate the dangerous wave of misinformation which continues to hinder our nation’s efforts to get the pandemic under control and allow our nation to return to normalcy." #COVID19
Yet another randomized trial negative for hydroxychloroquine with or without Azithromycin. The evidence is pretty clear at this point. Still more trials to come but it is not looking good... https://t.co/ahXUohIHQ2
Physical distancing, face masks + eye protection SRMA https://t.co/wPX00qfUI5
Risk of Transmission
Distancing at last 1m: aOR = 0.18
Face Masks: aOR = 0.15
Eye Protection: aOR = 0.22
If you were doubting the utility of distancing + masks, stop.
[funeral]
priest: we mourn the loss of an amazing man
mourners: [sobbing]
priest: an amazing dad, husband, & doctor
*sobbing*
priest: he was a cardiologist to the end
*sobbing*
priest: in fact his last words were, “it’s not the heart...”
*silence*
priest: “call medicine”
"Unfortunately, as emergency physicians we know all too well that racism continues to persist in this country & manifests as a public health crisis. We see its devastating effects on our patients & on communities of color regularly."
Read CalACEP's official statement.#GeorgeFloyd
Please listen to @DrAndrewFenton. Delaying treatment for emergencies can cause permanent damage or death. We're here for you 24/7/365 to safely provide medical care.
An important story featuring many of our members @CDrenten@drlarrystock expressing worry for patients. ERs are safe. Please use them if you are sick. We are here to care for you.