Daily Archives: November 23, 2020
Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:54h | UTCCovid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection – BBC
News release: Oxford University breakthrough on global COVID-19 vaccine
Commentary on Twitter
Today marks an important milestone in the fight against #COVID19. Interim data show the #OxfordVaccine is 70.4% effective, & tests on two dose regimens show that it could be 90%, moving us one step closer to supplying it at low cost around the world>> https://t.co/fnHnKSqftT pic.twitter.com/2KYXPxFNz1
— University of Oxford (@UniofOxford) November 23, 2020
Meta-analysis: SARSCoV2 most contagious within the first 5 days of symptom onset
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:53h | UTCCommentaries: COVID-19 most contagious in first 5 days of illness, study finds – CIDRAP AND Infectiousness peaks early in COVID-19 patients, emphasising the need to rapidly isolate cases – The Lancet AND Covid-19 carriers ‘most infectious earlier on’ – BBC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Our systematic review and meta-analysis on #SARSCoV2, #SARSCoV & #MERSCoV viral load dynamics, duration of viral shedding & infectiousness out now in @LancetMicrobe ?@mugecevik @silverfoxdoc @CVRinfo @UofGlasgow @Infection_StAnd https://t.co/Tac3A2RR3E
— Antonia Ho (@DrToniHo) November 20, 2020
Cochrane review finds we are still uncertain about the effects of face masks to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. Editorial: “Policy makers must act on incomplete evidence in responding to COVID‐19”
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:51h | UTCPhysical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses – Cochrane Library
Editorial: Policy makers must act on incomplete evidence in responding to COVID‐19
Commentary: Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community. We need to know why – The Conversation
Trends in COVID-19 incidence in counties with and without a mask mandate. Counties with mask mandates saw a decrease in cases compared to counties that didn’t
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:50h | UTCCommentaries: A new CDC report found that Kansas counties who complied with a mask mandate saw a decrease in cases compared to counties that didn’t – Business Insider AND Masks mandates worked to slow the spread of Covid-19 in Kansas, CDC research shows – CNN
Commentary on Twitter
New @CDCMMWR finds that after Kansas put in place a mask mandate in July 2020 rates of #COVID19 decreased in counties with a mask requirement & increased in counties without one. Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart from others, & wash your hands often. More: https://t.co/kSgJxDhZUq. pic.twitter.com/w85jEQ8Fv9
— CDC (@CDCgov) November 20, 2020
A proposed framework and timeline of the spectrum of disease due to SARS-CoV-2 infection: Illness beyond acute infection and public health implications
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:48h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The #COVID19 response focuses on acute illness, but accumulating evidence shows morbidity beyond acute infection, with at least 2 other periods of illness: a rare postacute hyperinflammatory illness, and late inflammatory/viral sequelae https://t.co/mrf8WDxKY4 @jtsylee @CDCgov
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) November 19, 2020
Covid-19 screening: Test sensitivity is less important than frequency and sample-to-answer reporting time
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:47h | UTCCommentaries: Frequent, rapid testing could cripple COVID-19 within weeks, study shows – University of Colorado at Boulder AND Rapid testing 75% of a city every 3 days could ‘drive the epidemic toward extinction’ within 6 weeks, a new study claims – Business Insider AND Speed of test results and frequency of testing are paramount for effective COVID-19 surveillance – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter
Rapidity and frequency of #COVID19 testing override the concerns about sensitivity. Very strong case @ScienceAdvances today by @DanLarremore @michaelmina_lab Roy Parker and colleagues https://t.co/B3hxaTunNu
(We urgently need mass scale rapid home testing rolled out) pic.twitter.com/6JJcpw2kWV— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) November 20, 2020
2020 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:46h | UTCKey perspectives: 2020 AHA/ACC Guideline for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
News release: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guideline encourages shared decision-making – American College of Cardiology
Systematic review: Ultra-long‐acting insulins provide modest benefit compared to NPH insulin for Type 2 DM, resulting in reduced risk of hypoglycemia but no difference in HbA1c
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:45h | UTC
Randomized trial: No difference in oral health with a risk-based, 6-monthly and 24-monthly dental check-ups for adults
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:44h | UTC
Systematic review: Interventions for breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer
23 Nov, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCFull report: Interventions for breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer
Evidence Summary: Interventions for breathlessness in patients with advanced cancer