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Task force recommendations about managing meds in post-acute and long-term care during COVID-19. https://t.co/yoU76suVYo

Summary of recommendations in thread below:

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— Mike Steinman (@MikeSteinman) April 10, 2020

Studies: Obesity Increases the Risk of Complications in Patients with Covid-19

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:14h | UTC

1 – High prevalence of obesity in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) requiring invasive mechanical ventilation – Obesity

2 – Obesity in patients younger than 60 years is a risk factor for Covid-19 hospital admission – Clinical Infectious Diseases AND Commentary: In New York, obesity appears to raise COVID-19 risk – CIDRAP

Mechanical Ventilators Adapted from BiPAP machines?

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:17h | UTC

See instructions and protocols developed by Mount Sinai Health System: Repurposing bi-level ventilators for use with intubated patients while minimizing risk to health care works during insufficient supply of conventional ventilation for patients with COVID-19

We want to learn more about this interesting initiative!

Study: Antibody Tests Reveal 14% are Immune to Covid-19 in German Town

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:10h | UTC

The original report can be found here (in German)

Studies: Diabetes Increases the Risk of Complications in Patients with Covid-19

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:12h | UTC

1 – Prevalence and impact of diabetes among people infected with SARS-CoV-2 – Journal of Endocrinological Investigation AND Commentary: Diabetes Could Increase Severity of COVID-19, Including Risk of ICU Admission and Death – MedicalResearch.com

2 – Evidence Reviews: Diabetes and risks from COVID-19 – CEBM University of Oxford AND Managing diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic – CEBM University of Oxford

[Preprint] Factors Associated with Worse Outcomes Among 4,103 Patients with COVID-19 in New York City

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:09h | UTC

Factors associated with hospitalization and critical illness among 4,103 patients with COVID-19 disease in New York City – medRxiv

Apple and Google are Launching a Joint COVID-19 Tracing Tool for iOS and Android

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:08h | UTC

Apple and Google are launching a joint COVID-19 tracing tool for iOS and Android – TechCrunch

News Release: Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology – Google

Opinion – BCG Against Coronavirus: Less Hype and More Evidence, Please

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:06h | UTC

BCG Against Coronavirus: Less Hype And More Evidence, Please – Forbes

See new Preprints suggesting caution in correlating BCG vaccination policies with COVID-19 incidence and mortality:

See previous studies suggesting a benefit from BCG vaccination:

Observational Studies: Countries with Universal BCG Vaccination Policy May Have Reduced Mortality from COVID-19 (preprints on the subject)

Updated Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Clinicians

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:02h | UTC

Updated guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for clinicians – Intensive Care Society

COVID-19 Testing: The Threat of False-Negative Results

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:04h | UTC

COVID-19 Testing: The Threat of False-Negative Results – Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Commentary: False-negative COVID-19 test results may lead to false sense of security – Mayo Clinic

Op-ed by Bill Gates: Why we Need a Global Approach to Fighting Covid-19 Now

13 Apr, 2020 | 00:00h | UTC

Masks, tests, treatments, vaccines – why we need a global approach to fighting Covid-19 now – The Telegraph

New CDC Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to COVID-19

10 Apr, 2020 | 03:15h | UTC

Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Commentary: White House Announces New Guidance For How Critical Employees Can Return To Work – NPR

Children’s Story Books Released to Help Children Cope with COVID-19

10 Apr, 2020 | 03:09h | UTC

1 – News Release: Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19 – World Health Organization AND Book 1: My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19

2 – News Releases: Hans and the Gruffalo? LSHTM supporting children’s COVID-19 education – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine AND Released today: a free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler – Nosy Crow AND Book 2: Coronavirus: A Book for Children

Analysis: Face Masks for the Public During the Covid-19 Crisis

10 Apr, 2020 | 02:58h | UTC

Face masks for the public during the covid-19 crisis – The BMJ

Commentary: Time to encourage people to wear face masks as a precaution, say experts – The BMJ

“- The precautionary principle states we should sometimes act without definitive evidence, just in case

– Whether masks will reduce transmission of covid-19 in the general public is contested

– Even limited protection could prevent some transmission of covid-19 and save lives

– Because covid-19 is such a serious threat, wearing masks in public should be advised”

See also: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Cloth Face Coverings in Public Settings (statement and commentaries)

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