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Assessment of Patients who Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Recovery
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:23h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Baloxavir Marboxil for Prophylaxis against Influenza in Household Contacts
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:22h | UTCCommentary: Baloxavir Helps Prevent Flu in Exposed Household Contacts – NEJM Journal Watch
Randomized Trial: Probiotic Use Does Not Reduce Antibiotic Administration Among Care Home Residents
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:20h | UTCCommentary: Probiotics do not reduce antibiotic prescribing in care home residents, shows study – University of Oxford
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There is no evidence that #probiotics reduce antibiotic administration for acute infections in care home residents, finds PRINCESS Trial published today in @JAMA_current#carehomes
➡️https://t.co/7yEpKA3rp9 pic.twitter.com/xnthh0bLWK
— OxPrimaryCareSci (@OxPrimaryCare) July 7, 2020
Cohort Studies: Intake of Whole Grain Foods and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:18h | UTC
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Higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published by @bmj_latest today https://t.co/bL3fF8nThC https://t.co/gD2dfhwAmf
— BMJ Group (@bmj_company) July 9, 2020
Study: Association of Plasma Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Incident Type 2 diabetes
9 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTCCommentary: Higher fruit, vegetable and whole grain intake linked to lower risk of diabetes – British Medical Journal
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This study suggests that even a modest increase in fruit and vegetable intake could help to prevent type 2 diabetes, indicated by objective biomarkers of consumption, regardless of whether the increase is among people with initially low or high intake https://t.co/g9TXm9TaeE
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 9, 2020
School Openings Across Globe Suggest Ways to Keep Coronavirus at Bay, Despite Outbreaks
8 Jul, 2020 | 01:04h | UTCSchool openings across globe suggest ways to keep coronavirus at bay, despite outbreaks – Science
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One of the most important #COVID19 controversies: Should we reopen schools? Just out is a piece that reviews everything we know: the many outbreaks, the age gradient, distancing, masks, testing, contact tracing…https://t.co/UqkjmTq18T by @jcouzin @GretchenVogel1 @MeaganWeiland pic.twitter.com/FR7pRrjzwM
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 7, 2020
New USPSTF Draft Statement Now Recommends Lung Cancer Screening Beginning at Age 50 Among People at High Risk
8 Jul, 2020 | 00:56h | UTCDraft Recommendation Statement: Lung Cancer Screening – U.S Preventive Services Task Force
Commentaries: Proposed changes to lung cancer screening guidance could increase scans among Black patients, women – STAT
It is Time to Address Airborne Transmission of COVID-19
7 Jul, 2020 | 09:04h | UTCIt is Time to Address Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Commentaries: Global experts: Ignoring airborne COVID spread risky – CIDRAP AND Coronavirus can float in air and WHO and CDC should tell people that, experts say – CNN AND Expert reaction to commentary about potential airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus – Science Media Centre
Study Addresses Clinical Validity and Utility of Serum Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2
7 Jul, 2020 | 08:55h | UTC
Study: Palliative Care in Terminal Non-cancer Illnesses Linked to Reduction in the Rate of Emergency Department Visits, Hospital Admissions, and Intensive Care Unit Admissions
7 Jul, 2020 | 08:45h | UTC
Guideline on Screening for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Patients with Chronic GERD
7 Jul, 2020 | 08:46h | UTCSummary: recommendations for clinicians and policy-makers – Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
Podcast: A Clinical Pharmacologist’s Perspective on Penicillin Allergy
7 Jul, 2020 | 08:43h | UTCA Clinical Pharmacologist’s Perspective on Penicillin Allergy – JAMA
239 Experts With 1 Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne
6 Jul, 2020 | 08:57h | UTC239 Experts With 1 Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne – The New York Times
“… in an open letter to the W.H.O., 239 scientists in 32 countries have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people, and are calling for the agency to revise its recommendations. The researchers plan to publish their letter in a scientific journal next week.”
Six Months of Coronavirus: The Mysteries Scientists are Still Racing to Solve
6 Jul, 2020 | 08:41h | UTCSix months of coronavirus: the mysteries scientists are still racing to solve – Nature
COVID-19: This Model Shows Why Masks and Social Distancing are so Important
6 Jul, 2020 | 08:50h | UTCCOVID-19: This model shows why masks and social distancing are so important – World Economic Forum
Related: Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project – NPR
Position Statement: Promoting and Supporting Children’s Health and Healthcare During COVID-19
6 Jul, 2020 | 08:33h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Thulium Laser Transurethral Vaporesection of the Prostate vs. Transurethral Resection for Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms or Urinary Retention
6 Jul, 2020 | 08:31h | UTCInvited Commentary: Surgery for benign prostatic obstruction
Covid-19: Viral Loads in Upper Respiratory Specimens Peak by 2-3 Days from Symptom Onset and Decrease Rapidly Thereafter
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:40h | UTC
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Distribution of Transmission Potential during Non-Severe COVID-19 Illness https://t.co/w5lfg50ZXj. Elegant study from @ClevelandClinic suggesting in non-severe COVID-19, viral loads in upper resp specimens peak by 2-3 days from symptom onset and decrease rapidly thereafter.
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) July 2, 2020
Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Patients with COVID-19 vs. Patients with Influenza
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:37h | UTCCommentaries: Stroke appears 8 times more likely with COVID than with flu – MedicalXpress AND Comparing COVID-19’s stroke rate with those of other respiratory infections – Cardiovascular Business
Study Supports Link Between COVID-19 and ‘COVID Toes’
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:34h | UTCNews Release: Study supports link between COVID-19 and ‘COVID Toes’ – Wiley
Systematic Review: Effect of Alcohol on Blood Pressure
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:30h | UTCEffect of alcohol on blood pressure – Cochrane Library
Summary: Alcohol has a biphasic effect on blood pressure and increases heart rate – Cochrane Library
Lactose Intolerance: A Concise Review to Skim the Surface
3 Jul, 2020 | 08:29h | UTCLactose Intolerance: A Concise Review to Skim the Surface – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Meta-Analysis: Diagnostic Accuracy of Serological Tests for Covid-19
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:54h | UTCDiagnostic accuracy of serological tests for covid-19: systematic review and meta-analysis – The BMJ
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New: A systematic review and meta-analysis assessment of #SARSCov2 antibody testing: "does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care serological tests"@BMJ_latest https://t.co/HVzpsygUOV pic.twitter.com/Q1MLWZNlg8
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 1, 2020
Meta-Analysis: The Prevalence of Symptoms in 24,410 Adults Infected by the Novel Coronavirus
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:51h | UTC
Visualizing the Effectiveness of Face Masks in Obstructing Respiratory Jets
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:47h | UTCVisualizing the effectiveness of face masks in obstructing respiratory jets – Physics of Fluids
Commentaries: New Paper Shows Why Face Masks Are Essential In Curbing Covid-19 – Forbes AND Face Mask Construction, Materials Matter for Containing Coughing, Sneezing Droplets – American Institute of Physics