Daily Archives: September 29, 2020
Less than 10% of US population has COVID-19 antibodies, data show
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:12h | UTCLess than 10% of US population has COVID-19 antibodies, data show – CIDRAP
Original Study: Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a large nationwide sample of patients on dialysis in the USA: a cross-sectional study – The Lancet
Commentary on Twitter
NEW Research—Nationwide cross-sectional analysis of US patients receiving dialysis finds fewer than 10% of people had #COVID19 antibodies by July 2020, and fewer than 10% of those with antibodies had been diagnosed by antigen or PCR testing https://t.co/QWPMO0gCr3 pic.twitter.com/v2K66uLLID
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) September 26, 2020
Mass screening of asymptomatic persons for SARS-CoV-2 using saliva
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:13h | UTCMass screening of asymptomatic persons for SARS-CoV-2 using saliva – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Commentary: COVID-19: Saliva tests could detect silent carriers – Hokkaido University
Perspective: COVID-19 is not a pandemic. It is a syndemic
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:11h | UTCOffline: COVID-19 is not a pandemic – The Lancet
Commentary on Twitter
"#COVID19 is not a pandemic. It is a syndemic. The syndemic nature of the threat we face means that a more nuanced approach is needed if we are to protect the health of our communities."
This week's Offline column by our Editor-in-Chief @richardhorton1 https://t.co/Y9qgQM7PkO
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) September 28, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine may not need to be fully effective to benefit public health
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:06h | UTCOriginal Report: Modelling the allocation and impact of a COVID-19 vaccine – Imperial College London
Commentary on Twitter
Even an imperfect, partially effective vaccine against COVID-19 could have a substantial public health benefit if rolled out in 2021
https://t.co/DDkHarm0KS— Imperial School of Public Health (@ImperialSPH) September 28, 2020
Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:10h | UTCCommentary: Covid-19 tests that give results in minutes to be rolled out across world – The Guardian
Review: SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:09h | UTCSARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development – Nature
Commentary on Twitter
1) SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines – I promised a Tweetorial and here we go. This is going to be long and nerdy. But I'll make sure it is easy to understand. If you want more details, please just read this: https://t.co/XBnamI2pKk
— Florian Krammer (@florian_krammer) September 28, 2020
Randomized trials: Salvage radiotherapy vs. adjuvant radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:03h | UTCRelated articles: Adjuvant radiotherapy versus early salvage radiotherapy plus short-term androgen deprivation therapy in men with localised prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy (GETUG-AFU 17): a randomised, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (free registration required) AND Adjuvant radiotherapy versus early salvage radiotherapy following radical prostatectomy (TROG 08.03/ANZUP RAVES): a randomised, controlled, phase 3, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Oncology (free registration required)
Commentaries: For Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy, Salvage Therapy Should Be “Standard of Care” – NEJM Journal Watch AND Prostate cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy after surgery as new research suggests there is no benefit and it could be carried out later if the disease comes back – The Daily Mail
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Adjuvant vs. early salvage radiotherapy for the treatment of localized and locally advanced prostate cancer
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:04h | UTCCommentaries: For Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy, Salvage Therapy Should Be “Standard of Care” – NEJM Journal Watch AND Prostate cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy after surgery as new research suggests there is no benefit and it could be carried out later if the disease comes back – The Daily Mail
A layperson’s guide to how — and when — a Covid-19 vaccine could be authorized
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:07h | UTCA layperson’s guide to how — and when — a Covid-19 vaccine could be authorized – STAT
AHA Scientific Statement: Cardiorenal protection with the newer antidiabetic agents in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:00h | UTCNews Release: Newer Type 2 diabetes medications have heart and kidney disease benefits, too – AHA Newsroom
New WHO guidelines on promoting mental health among adolescents
29 Sep, 2020 | 10:02h | UTCNews release: New WHO guidelines on promoting mental health among adolescents – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter
? WHO guidelines on #MentalHealth give particular attention to adolescents at increased risk of mental disorders/self-harm due to exposure to adversity;
going through challenging situations;
having early signs/symptoms of emotional/behavioural problems ?https://t.co/L7u8ZFC9ih pic.twitter.com/QEnGMdCcwY— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 28, 2020
Perspective: The incompatibility of patient-centered care with fee-for-service payment
29 Sep, 2020 | 09:57h | UTCThe Incompatibility of Patient-Centered Care With Fee-for-Service Payment – JAMA Internal Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Deeply moving, beautiful, insightful article. The US health care system MUST change the way we pay. That's the only way we will improve health, give the right care, and restore the centrality of care-giving.https://t.co/5cc59glIMm
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) September 28, 2020
Randomized trial: Effects of time-restricted eating in women and men with overweight and obesity
29 Sep, 2020 | 09:59h | UTCEffects of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Other Metabolic Parameters in Women and Men With Overweight and Obesity: The TREAT Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Fasting Shows No Weight-Loss Benefit Over Standard Meals in Randomized Trial – NEJM Journal Watch AND Intermittent fasting doesn’t help you lose weight, UCSF study suggests – CNBC
Sophisticated purchasing of pharmaceuticals: Learning from other countries
29 Sep, 2020 | 09:55h | UTCSophisticated Purchasing of Pharmaceuticals: Learning From Other Countries – JAMA
Related: Drug Reimbursement Regulation in 6 Peer Countries – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
#Governments can do Cost-effective purchasing of #pharmaceuticals if they do unified purchases and leverage on solid #health technology assessment entities. #Knowledge and #synergy are key!#HTA #healthcare #healthcaresystems #healthcaremanagement https://t.co/16GmUCCqSZ
— Vanessa Campo-Ruiz, MD PhD (@VCSTX) September 28, 2020