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[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Ruxolitinib Cream for Treatment of Vitiligo
12 Jul, 2020 | 23:58h | UTCRuxolitinib cream for treatment of vitiligo: a randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial – The Lancet
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NEW—Treatment with ruxolitinib cream was associated with substantial repigmentation of vitiligo lesions up to 52 weeks of treatment, and all doses were well tolerated: finding from a randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial https://t.co/Td5nlsMcYI pic.twitter.com/CHvtspGstQ
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) July 10, 2020
Persistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:46h | UTCPersistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19 – JAMA
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Just out: new study from @JAMA_current: of 143 patients discharged from hospital with #COVID19 (average age 56), only 13% were symptom-free an average of 2 months later. Fatigue, trouble breathing, joint pain, chest pain in >20%. https://t.co/KKwfpHnQHJ pic.twitter.com/QKRNBLeaGq
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) July 9, 2020
Systematic Review: Signs and Symptoms to Determine if a Patient Presenting in Primary care or Hospital Outpatient Settings has COVID‐19
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:45h | UTCCommentary: Signs and symptoms of COVID-19: new Cochrane evidence – Evidently Cochrane
Six Months Under the Coronavirus: Lessons Learned from the Leading COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies Around the Globe
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:36h | UTCSix Months Under the Coronavirus – Think Global Health
Mon July 13 – 10 Stories of The Day!
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:31h | UTC
2 – Extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 – Nature Medicine
Related review: Extra‐pulmonary complications of COVID‐19: a multi‐system disease? – Journal of Medical Virology
3 – The mathematical strategy that could transform coronavirus testing – Nature
Related: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions – World Health Organization AND It is Time to Address Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Commentary: Oxford COVID-19 study: face masks and coverings work – act now – University of Oxford
Related Editorial: COVID-19 and the rush for self-medication and self-dosing with ivermectin: A word of caution – One Health
8 – COVID-19 in Children and the Dynamics of Infection in Families – Pediatrics
News Release: Study: Household COVID-19 infection rarely starts with children – American Academy o Pediatrics
Commentaries: COVID-19 Transmission and Children: The Child Is Not to Blame – Pediatrics AND Children rarely transmit COVID-19, doctors write in new commentary – University of Vermont AND Children Seem Not to Be Driving SARS-COV-2 Transmission – Physician’s Briefing
9 – Change in the Incidence of Stillbirth and Preterm Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic – JAMA
10 –COVID-19 Updates / 13 July 2020 Edition
13 July 2020 Edition – COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives (several free resources)
A Conversation with John Ioannidis
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCA Conversation with John Ioannidis – The Health Care Blog
Related: Opinion: John Ioannidis and Medical Tribalism in the Era of Covid-19 – Undark AND The Totality of the Evidence – Boston Review
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My candid conversation with John Ioannidis about the COVID-19 pandemic, his views and misrepresentation of his views https://t.co/FZA2OQ1H9F
— Saurabh Jha (@RogueRad) July 9, 2020
These 8 Basic Steps Will Let Us Reopen Schools
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:37h | UTCThese 8 Basic Steps Will Let Us Reopen Schools – The Atlantic
Related: School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science AND I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen – Vox
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8 guidelines to follow as schools reopen:
➡️ Shield the most vulnerable
➡️ Reduce risk
➡️ Keep the virus out
➡️ Reduce occupancy, especially indoors
➡️ Reduce mixing among students/staff
➡️ Wear masks
➡️ Implement new health protocols
➡️ Prepare for cases https://t.co/6bxrrmUIQD— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) July 9, 2020
Cardiac Troponin for the Diagnosis and Risk-Stratification of Myocardial Injury in COVID-19
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:34h | UTC
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Troponin increases, due to chronic myocardial injury, acute nonischemic myocardial injury or type 1 or 2 MI, are common in #COVID19 and associated with adverse outcomes. Learn more in this #JACC Review Topic of the Week: https://t.co/oOBjCCx8KJ @yadersandoval @JJheart_doc pic.twitter.com/r9HPCJ4Knd
— JACC Journals (@JACCJournals) July 8, 2020
Incidence of Stress Cardiomyopathy During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:30h | UTCIncidence of Stress Cardiomyopathy During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic – JAMA Network Open
Commentary: Researchers find rise in broken heart syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic – Cleveland Clinic
Intensive Care Admissions of Children with Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome Associated with SARS-CoV-2
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:27h | UTC
COVID-19 PICU Guidelines: For High- and Limited-resource Settings
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:29h | UTCCOVID-19 PICU guidelines: for high- and limited-resource settings – Pediatric Research
WHO: Independent Evaluation of Global COVID-19 Response Announced
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:24h | UTCIndependent evaluation of global COVID-19 response announced – World Health Organization
Commentaries: WHO launches independent review of the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic – STAT AND WHO promises ‘honest evaluation’ of how world handled COVID-19 – Reuters AND
Opinion: It’s Time to Begin a National Wastewater Testing Program for Covid-19
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:21h | UTCIt’s time to begin a national wastewater testing program for Covid-19 – STAT
Related: Coronavirus: Testing sewage an ‘easy win’ – BBC
WHO Scientific Brief: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Implications for Infection Prevention Precautions
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCQ&A: How is COVID-19 transmitted?
Commentaries: WHO: Aerosolized Particles Unlikely To Be Significant Source Of COVID-19 Transmission – NPR AND The Coronavirus Can Be Airborne Indoors, W.H.O. Says – The New York Times
The Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19– Frequently-Asked Questions
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:23h | UTCThe Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19– Frequently-Asked Questions – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Editorial: Face Masks Can be Devastating for People with Hearing Loss
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCFace masks can be devastating for people with hearing loss – The BMJ
Related: Covid-19: The communication needs of D/deaf healthcare workers and patients are being forgotten – The BMJ Opinion AND D/deafness and solidarity in the covid-19 pandemic – The BMJ Opinion
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"With masks covering the faces around us, we are unable to access the facial expressions and lip movements that are so vital to daily communication"
Innovation is urgently needed to ensure clear communication in medical settings https://t.co/DjQ4tmNCku
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 9, 2020
Observational Study Suggests an Increased Risk of COVID-19 Among Users of Proton Pump Inhibitors
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:19h | UTCCommentaries: Increased Risk of COVID-19 Among Users of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) – American College of Gastroenterology AND Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Heightened COVID-19 Risk – TIME
A Randomized Trial of a Multifactorial Strategy to Prevent Serious Fall Injuries
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCVisual Abstract: Fall Injury Prevention in Older Adults
Guidelines for the Management of Diverticular Disease of the Colon
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:15h | UTC
Fri July 10 – 10 Stories of The Day!
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:47h | UTC
1 – Persistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19 – JAMA
Commentary: Signs and symptoms of COVID-19: new Cochrane evidence – Evidently Cochrane
3 – A Conversation with John Ioannidis – The Health Care Blog
Related: Opinion: John Ioannidis and Medical Tribalism in the Era of Covid-19 – Undark AND The Totality of the Evidence – Boston Review
4 – These 8 Basic Steps Will Let Us Reopen Schools – The Atlantic
Related: School openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science AND I’m an epidemiologist and a dad. Here’s why I think schools should reopen – Vox
5 – Six Months Under the Coronavirus – Think Global Health
Commentary: Researchers find rise in broken heart syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic – Cleveland Clinic
8 – COVID-19 PICU guidelines: for high- and limited-resource settings – Pediatric Research
10 –COVID-19 Updates / 10 July 2020 Edition
10 July 2020 Edition – COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Latest Articles, Guidelines, News & Perspectives (several free resources)
Challenges Estimating Total Lives Lost in COVID-19 Decisions: Consideration of Mortality Related to Unemployment, Social Isolation, and Depression
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:32h | UTC
In JAMA:
"there may come a point at which the number of lives lost from economic, social, and psychological consequences of different policy decisions will outweigh the number of lives lost from infection"
What are your thoughts?https://t.co/3cQZMpFChB pic.twitter.com/2sdKPUITKP
— C. Michael Gibson MD (@CMichaelGibson) July 8, 2020
OpenSAFELY: Factors Associated with COVID-19 Death in 17 Million Patients
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:33h | UTCOpenSAFELY: factors associated with COVID-19 death in 17 million patients – Nature
Commentaries: Study of 17 Million Identifies Crucial Risk Factors for Coronavirus Deaths – The New York Times AND Expert reaction to paper from OpenSAFELY platform quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID19-related death – Science Media Centre
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New @nature: the risk factors for dying from #COVID19 from >17 million people and ~11,000 deaths https://t.co/VnEs9sC2Sn @bengoldacre and colleagues
importance of age, sex, race, diabetes, obesity, many other conditions
not risk factor: hypertension; current smoker protective pic.twitter.com/xuZeHUUDXq— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 8, 2020
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:30h | UTCCOVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons – JAMA
Commentaries: Coronavirus deaths and infection rates higher in US prisons than general population, analysis finds – CNN AND COVID-19 cases and deaths in federal and state prisons significantly higher than in general U.S. population – Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health AND Prisoners 550% More Likely To Get Covid-19, 300% More Likely To Die, New Study Shows – Forbes AND Coronavirus disproportionately harms U.S. prison population – UCLA Newsroom
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This figure from a recent @JAMA_current research letter about #COVID19 among US prison population is simply horrific. pic.twitter.com/fTbiue9Jbl
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) July 8, 2020
Covid-19: The Inside Story of the RECOVERY Trial
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:27h | UTCCovid-19: The inside story of the RECOVERY trial – The BMJ
Opinion: This Is Not a Normal Mental-Health Disaster
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCThis Is Not a Normal Mental-Health Disaster – The Atlantic
“Most people are resilient after disasters, and only a small percentage develop chronic conditions. But in a nation of 328 million, small percentages become large numbers when translated into absolute terms.”