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Editorial – COVID-19: The Worst May Be Yet to Come
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:10h | UTCCOVID-19: the worst may be yet to come – The Lancet
Updated Systematic Review: Convalescent Plasma or Hyperimmune Immunoglobulin for COVID‐19
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:13h | UTCCommentary: Convalescent plasma to treat people with COVID-19: the evidence so far – Evidently Cochrane
Related Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/CochraneUK/status/1281613914296516608
Case Reports: 2 Adults with Kawasaki-like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:05h | UTCCase Report 1: An adult with Kawasaki-like multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 – The Lancet
Case Report 2: An adult presentation consistent with PIMS-TS – The Lancet Rheumatology
Related Commentary on Twitter
First reports of Kawasaki-like #SARSCoV2 multi-system inflammatory syndrome in adultshttps://t.co/FYNWlxdk9q @TheLancet https://t.co/lnHMUxA7Ux @TheLancetRheum
21 yo in London, 45 yo in New York City pic.twitter.com/lLmSRzBjs4— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 11, 2020
Determinants of COVID-19 Disease Severity in Patients with Cancer
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:06h | UTCDeterminants of COVID-19 disease severity in patients with cancer – Nature Medicine
Commentaries: New York City data suggest link between immunotherapy, poor COVID-19 outcomes – Medwire News AND Should You Delay Cancer Treatment Because of COVID-19? Study Says Most Treatments Don’t Worsen Coronavirus Infection – Memorial Sloan Kettering
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Publication of MSKCC COVID-19 experience shows that receiving ICIs seems to be associated with both increased risk of hospitalization with COVID-19 (HR 2.84; P = 0.013) and severe respiratory illness (HR 2.74; P = 0.004) https://t.co/GEU4GMVT8e
— NatureRevClinOncol (@NatRevClinOncol) July 2, 2020
Comparative Assessment of Particle Removal Efficiency of Fabric Masks as Alternatives to Standard Surgical Masks for PPE
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:07h | UTC
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New @CellPressNews: Quantifying the performance of the different masks 😷 (N95, surgical, cloth)
Importance of fit and nylon overlayhttps://t.co/ZoSguWbm0X pic.twitter.com/3OAmlfRFIu— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 9, 2020
Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19 and Acute Ischemic Stroke
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:03h | UTC
Observational Analysis: BCG Vaccine and COVID-19
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:02h | UTCCommentaries: Expert reaction to study looking at BCG vaccination programmes and COVID-19 deaths in different countries – Science Media Centre AND Preliminary study suggests tuberculosis vaccine may be limiting COVID-19 deaths – Virginia Tech
Podcast: Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Proton Pump Inhibitors
12 Jul, 2020 | 23:55h | UTCAcute Kidney Injury Caused by Proton Pump Inhibitors – JAMA
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Intravenous Cetirizine Versus Intravenous Diphenhydramine for the Treatment of Acute Urticaria
12 Jul, 2020 | 23:57h | UTCIntravenous Cetirizine Versus Intravenous Diphenhydramine for the Treatment of Acute Urticaria: A Phase III Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial – Annals of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
[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
Related Commentary on Twitter
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
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
Related Commentary on Twitter
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
Related Commentary on Twitter
"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