Daily Archives: November 2, 2020
WHO Q & A: COVID-19 Vaccines
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:38h | UTCCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): Vaccines – World Health Organization
Regeneron: Independent committee recommends holding trial enrollment in hospitalized patients with high oxygen requirements
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:31h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
More potential evidence against antibody drugs late in course of #COVID19: Regeneron says independent cmte has recommended not enrolling pts on high oxygen into trial "based on a potential safety signal and an unfavorable risk/benefit profile at this time" https://t.co/moHtuhV9cP
— Meg Tirrell (@megtirrell) October 30, 2020
Strengthening the global response to climate change and infectious disease threats
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:29h | UTCStrengthening the global response to climate change and infectious disease threats – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Climate change is emerging as an important driver of disease incidence. This #BMJInfographic introduces six strategies for intervening in the complex network of connections around climate change and infectious disease @will_s_t https://t.co/5SgFRoJTa9#virtualWISH2020 @WISHQatar pic.twitter.com/9iOzIJtXLj
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 1, 2020
Cohort study: Risk of hospital admission with Covid-19 in healthcare workers and their households
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:35h | UTCCommentaries: High-risk COVID contact puts health workers, patients, families at risk – CIDRAP AND Health workers and their families account for 1 in 6 hospital COVID-19 cases – BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
NEW #BMJResearch Healthcare workers and their families account for 17% of hospital admissions for #COVID19 in the working age population (18-65 years): https://t.co/HsNkpBv2Xl
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 1, 2020
CDC Report: Transmission of SARS-COV-2 infections in households
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:37h | UTCCommentaries: A new CDC study suggests roughly 50% of people living with someone who has COVID-19 get it — usually in less than 5 days – Business Insider AND Household spread of Covid-19 is common and quick, a new CDC study finds – CNN
Commentaries on Twitter
New CDC study finds that children pass along Covid to household members just as frequently as adults do. This underscores why it's crucial to contain the virus among all populations. https://t.co/sZHOh1wOG3
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) October 31, 2020
(1/7) Important prospective study of household transmission by CDC, suggesting children and adults are similarly likely to transmit #SARSCoV2. The household secondary attack rate was at least 35%, and 18% of cases were asymptomatic.https://t.co/iEdx2VBPXz pic.twitter.com/mq4LxSoU0J
— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) October 31, 2020
Opinion – The evidence is clear: if countries act together, they can suppress Covid
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:27h | UTCThe evidence is clear: if countries act together, they can suppress Covid – The Guardian
The science of superspreading
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:30h | UTCThe science of superspreading – Science
Scientists warn Americans are expecting too much from a vaccine
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:25h | UTCScientists Warn Americans Are Expecting Too Much From a Vaccine – Kaiser Health News
Trends in COVID-19 risk-adjusted mortality rates
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:24h | UTCTrends in COVID-19 Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates – Journal of Hospital Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Trends in COVID-19 Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates | Journal of Hospital Medicine: “Data from one health system suggest that mortality from COVID-19 is decreasing even after accounting for patient characteristics.” https://t.co/AtQ6lPnzhQ
— Dr. Ron Daniels BEM (@SepsisUK) October 25, 2020
Can covid-19 help us deal with the pandemic of defensive medicine?
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:28h | UTCCan covid-19 help us deal with the pandemic of defensive medicine? – The BMJ Opinion
Meta-analysis: Comparison of acetaminophen with ibuprofen for treatment of fever or pain in children younger than 2 years
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:21h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Systematic review & meta-analysis finds use of ibuprofen vs acetaminophen for the treatment of fever or pain in children <2 years was associated with reduced temperature and less pain within the first 24 hours of treatment, with equivalent safety. https://t.co/Kl08IhwJKN
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 30, 2020
Influence and management of conflicts of interest in randomized clinical trials: qualitative interview study
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:22h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In a great qualitative interview study @bmj_latest @LasseOstengaard, @AndreasLundh2 & colleagues show some staggering trialist comments on how trial sponsors tried to influence the clinical trials with manipulation, spin and selective reporting https://t.co/KN25JeYErU pic.twitter.com/2leb0OQmCG
— Lars Jørgensen MD PhD (@LarsJorgensenMD) October 30, 2020
Expert analysis: Efficacy and safety of colchicine in patients with chronic stable coronary disease
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:18h | UTC
Randomized trial: Short-term topical tetracaine is highly efficacious for the treatment of pain caused by corneal abrasions
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:17h | UTC
Case study: Urinary magnesium in the evaluation of hypomagnesemia
2 Nov, 2020 | 02:19h | UTCUrinary Magnesium in the Evaluation of Hypomagnesemia – JAMA (free for a limited period)