Posts by Alison Castle, MD
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Pathways Case Record: Nocturnal Hypothermia and HIV in a 53-Year-Old Woman
The Pathways Consult Service at Massachusetts General Hospital investigates the case of a 53-year-old female patient with HIV who presented with cyclical hypothermic episodes. They hypothesized that an autoimmune process related to immune reconstitution on HIV treatment led to the dysfunction of temperature regulation.
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Secondary Infections May Increase Morbidity and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
Massachusetts General Hospital Researchers conclude that nosocomial infection appears to be associated with increased mortality in patients with COVID-19.
