The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Feb 6 to 10, 2023.

These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.

Zinc Vs. COVID Spoon Feed

Zinc supplementation for patients with COVID-19 decreased 30-day ICU admission rate and led to shorter symptom duration. Subgroup analysis showed these effects were especially pronounced for elderly patients and those with comorbid conditions.

Tubing in Angioedema Spoon Feed

In patients presenting with angioedema, history of hypertension, shortness of breath, drooling, and anterior tongue or pharyngeal swelling were risk factors for eventual need for intubation.