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Analysis: Harms of public health interventions against covid-19 must not be ignored
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:14h | UTCHarms of public health interventions against covid-19 must not be ignored – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
The harmful consequences of public health choices to limit the spread of covid-19 should be explicitly considered and transparently reported to limit their damage, say Itai Bavli and colleagues https://t.co/i83wFx7RBk
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 2, 2020
Spike in prescribing dexamethasone to Covid-19 patients may do more harm than good
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:11h | UTCSpike in prescribing dexamethasone to Covid-19 patients may do more harm than good – STAT
Perspective: A series of disappointing results of immune-based therapies for COVID-19
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:13h | UTCA Series of Disappointing Results of Immune-Based Therapies for COVID-19 – HIV and ID Observations
Social determinants of health and diabetes: A scientific review
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:07h | UTCSocial Determinants of Health and Diabetes: A Scientific Review – Diabetes Care
Opinion – Hydroxychloroquine: A tale of overzealous optimism and patient harm
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:09h | UTCHydroxychloroquine: A tale of overzealous optimism and patient harm – First10EM
Updated guidelines to reduce venous thromboembolism in trauma patients
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:08h | UTC
Europe is locking down a second time. But what is its long-term plan?
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:10h | UTCEurope is locking down a second time. But what is its long-term plan? – Science
Review: A standardized and comprehensive approach to the management of cardiogenic shock
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:04h | UTCCommentary: New Review Urges Rethink of Cardiogenic Shock Care – TCTMD
Cohort study: Dietary inflammatory potential and risk of cardiovascular disease among men and women in the U.S.
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:05h | UTCCommentary: High Intake of Proinflammatory Foods Linked to CVD Risk – NEJM Journal Watch∗
The value of urinary sodium assessment in acute heart failure
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:02h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Cohort study: Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and the risk for diabetic ketoacidosis
3 Nov, 2020 | 03:01h | UTCCommentarios: Can You Spot Euglycemic DKA From SGLT-2 Inhibitors? – Journal Feed AND Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor use associated with increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis – 2 Minute Medicine
Perspective: Reinventing pediatrics through video care first
3 Nov, 2020 | 02:57h | UTCReinventing Pediatrics Through Video Care First – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Five things clinicians and patients should question in Pediatric Cardiology
3 Nov, 2020 | 02:59h | UTCCommentary: Choosing Wisely: Practices to Question in Pediatric Cardiology – NEJM Journal Watch
See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
Deimplementation in Pediatrics: Past, Present, and Future
3 Nov, 2020 | 02:56h | UTCDeimplementation in Pediatrics: Past, Present, and Future – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
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