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Daily Archives: August 18, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a community setting before and after the use of face shields

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:51h | UTC

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Community Health Workers in India Before and After Use of Face Shields – JAMA

 


“This is exactly what we’ve been warning about”: Why some school reopenings have backfired

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:48h | UTC

“This is exactly what we’ve been warning about”: Why some school reopenings have backfired – Vox


Perspective: What if ‘herd immunity’ is closer than scientists thought?

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:45h | UTC

What if ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Closer Than Scientists Thought? – The New York Times

 


Seven months later, what we know about Covid-19 — and the pressing questions that remain

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:53h | UTC

Seven months later, what we know about Covid-19 — and the pressing questions that remain – STAT

 


Review: COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:46h | UTC

COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 


Opinion: Covid-19 is creating a wave of heart disease

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:43h | UTC

Covid-19 Is Creating a Wave of Heart Disease – The New York Times

Related: Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage—Even If You Are Asymptomatic – Forbes

 


Meta-analysis: Impact of cardiovascular risk profile on COVID-19 outcome

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:41h | UTC

Impact of cardiovascular risk profile on COVID-19 outcome. A meta-analysis – PLOS One

Commentary: Cardiovascular risk factors tied to COVID-19 complications and death – PLOS

Related: Impact of cardiovascular disease and cardiac injury on in-hospital mortality in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Heart

 


Management of digestive disorders and procedures associated with COVID-19

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:39h | UTC

Management of Digestive Disorders and Procedures Associated With COVID-19 – American Journal of Gastroenterology

 


Prior routine use of NSAIDs and outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:36h | UTC

Prior Routine Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Important Outcomes in Hospitalised Patients with COVID-19 – Journal of Clinical Medicine

Commentary: Study finds ibuprofen does not increase risk of death from COVID-19 – University of Aberdeen

 


Study: Masks, PPE materials should be hydrophilic

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:35h | UTC

Masks, PPE materials should be hydrophilic – American Institute of Physics

Original Study: Tailoring surface wettability to reduce chances of infection of COVID-19 by a respiratory droplet and to improve the effectiveness of personal protection equipment – Physics of Fluids

 


[Preprint] The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on SARS-CoV-2 transmission across 130 countries and territories

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:38h | UTC

The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on SARS-CoV-2 transmission across 130 countries and territories – medRxiv

 


Association of frailty with mortality in older inpatients with Covid-19

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:33h | UTC

Association of Frailty with Mortality in Older Inpatients with Covid-19: A Cohort Study – Age and ageing

 


[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Effect of sustained-release morphine for refractory breathlessness in COPD

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:25h | UTC

Effect of Sustained-Release Morphine for Refractory Breathlessness in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Health Status: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


ACP/AAFP Guideline: Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of acute pain from non–low back, musculoskeletal injuries in adults

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:30h | UTC

Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Management of Acute Pain From Non–Low Back, Musculoskeletal Injuries in Adults: A Clinical Guideline From the American College of Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians – Annals of Internal Medicine

News Release: ACP, AAFP release new guideline for treatment of non-low back pain – American College of Physicians

Commentary: ACP, AAFP issue joint guideline on non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in adults – ACP Internist

 


Meta-analysis: Diagnostic accuracy of symptoms, physical signs, and laboratory tests for giant cell arteritis

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:19h | UTC

Diagnostic Accuracy of Symptoms, Physical Signs, and Laboratory Tests for Giant Cell Arteritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine

Commentary: Study Identifies Factors That Could Help Diagnose Giant Cell Arteritis – NEJM Journal Watch

 


ATS Guideline: Long-term noninvasive ventilation in chronic stable hypercapnic COPD

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:23h | UTC

Long-Term Noninvasive Ventilation in Chronic Stable Hypercapnic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline

News Release: New practice guidelines on non-invasive ventilation in chronic stable Hypercapnic COPD – American Thoracic Society

 


[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Accuracy of HBeAg to identify pregnant women at risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus to their neonates

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:17h | UTC

Accuracy of HBeAg to identify pregnant women at risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus to their neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 


[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of antiviral prophylaxis during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:18h | UTC

Efficacy and safety of antiviral prophylaxis during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 


[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Hypofractionated vs. conventional fractionated radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:15h | UTC

Hypofractionated Versus Conventional Fractionated Radiotherapy After Breast-Conserving Surgery in the Modern Treatment Era: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial From China – Journal of Clinical Oncology

 


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