Infectious Diseases (all articles)
The mosquito strategy that could eliminate dengue
2 Sep, 2020 | 09:36h | UTCThe mosquito strategy that could eliminate dengue – Nature
Commentary on Twitter
A randomized field trial found that Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes reduced cases of dengue by an "extraordinary" 77%.https://t.co/7lfLkPOLFO
— nature (@Nature) September 1, 2020
Position Paper: Diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism during the COVID-19 pandemic
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:27h | UTC
Anticoagulation in COVID-19: A systematic review, meta-analysis and rapid guidance from the Mayo Clinic
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:26h | UTC
In WHO global pulse survey, 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:29h | UTCOriginal report: Pulse survey on continuity of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic: interim report, 27 August 2020 – World Health Organization
Cases of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection highlight the limitations — and the mysteries — of our immune system
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:18h | UTC
Practical guidance for tracheal intubation of patients with COVID-19
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:23h | UTCPractical Guidance for Tracheal Intubation of Patients With COVID-19 – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Asthma in COVID-19 hospitalizations: An overestimated risk factor?
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:22h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/holguinf01/status/1300505812473843713
CDC Study: SARS-CoV-2 infections often go undetected in health care workers
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:16h | UTCCommentary: CDC: Nearly 30% of health workers with COVID-19 didn’t know they had it – UPI
Commentary on Twitter
A new @CDCMMWR finds many #COVID19 infections among healthcare workers appear to go undetected, likely because many people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms. Learn more: https://t.co/VOKbZil9ob. pic.twitter.com/bnTAcmIzr9
— CDC (@CDCgov) August 31, 2020
Scientists are reporting several cases of Covid-19 reinfection — but the implications are complicated
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:20h | UTC
Low risk of COVID-19 among patients exposed to infected healthcare workers
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:14h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Low risk of COVID-19 among patients exposed to infected healthcare workers | #CID The risk of acquiring #SARSCoV2 from an infected HCW was low in a study that tested patients exposed to 60 HCWs with unrecognized SARS-CoV-2 infection. https://t.co/4hppyoXSLC
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) September 1, 2020
What Is the predictive value of a single nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 PCR swab test in a patient with COVID-like symptoms and / or significant COVID-19 exposure?
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:12h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
What Is the Predictive Value of a Single Nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 PCR Swab Test in a Patient with COVID-like Symptoms and / or Significant #COVID19 Exposure?
The PCR-test was found to be 87% sensitive, 97% specific, a PPV of 0.98, and a NPV of 0.80 #ofid https://t.co/MGQdzDsd8k— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) August 31, 2020
Viewpoint – Regulatory decision-making on COVID-19 vaccines during a public health emergency
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:08h | UTCRegulatory Decision-making on COVID-19 Vaccines During a Public Health Emergency – JAMA
Viewpoint – Emergency use authorizations during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from hydroxychloroquine for vaccine authorization and approval
1 Sep, 2020 | 06:09h | UTC
Perspective: COVID-19 vaccine trials should seek worthwhile efficacy
31 Aug, 2020 | 01:45h | UTCCOVID-19 vaccine trials should seek worthwhile efficacy – The Lancet
Commentary: Covid vaccine rush could make pandemic worse, say scientists – The Guardian
Commentary on Twitter
"Although efficacy far greater than 50% would be better, efficacy of about 50% would represent substantial progress"
Philip Krause et al for the @WHO Solidarity Vaccines Trial Expert Group on why #COVID19 vaccine trials should seek worthwhile efficacy https://t.co/2VWas8YU7L pic.twitter.com/RjbeZkeAE0
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) August 28, 2020
Study: Saliva or nasopharyngeal swab specimens for detection of SARS-CoV-2
31 Aug, 2020 | 01:47h | UTCRelated study: Salivary Detection of COVID-19 – Annals of Internal Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Just published @NEJM
Strong support for saliva as an alternative to nasopharyngeal swab samples to detect #SARSCoV2
by @awyllie13 @YaleSPH and team @YaleMed https://t.co/waF5ODmiV8 pic.twitter.com/zw1D2JqW0y— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) August 28, 2020
Children might play a bigger role in COVID transmission than first thought. Schools must prepare
31 Aug, 2020 | 01:41h | UTC
A national strategy to diagnose COVID-19 associated invasive fungal disease in the ICU
31 Aug, 2020 | 01:44h | UTC
Updated Covid-19 Reviews: Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine / Masks / ACE Inhibitors or ARBs
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:54h | UTC- Update Alert 2: Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine for the Treatment or Prophylaxis of COVID-19
- Update Alert 2: Masks for Prevention of Respiratory Virus Infections, Including SARS-CoV-2, in Health Care and Community Settings
- Update Alert 3: Risks and Impact of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers on SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults
Cohort study: Clinical characteristics of children and young people admitted to hospital with Covid-19
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:53h | UTCCommentaries: COVID-19 less deadly and causes milder symptoms in children – University of Liverpool AND Expert reaction to ISARIC 4C study on clinical characteristics of children admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the UK – Science Media Centre
A Pediatric infectious disease perspective of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 in children
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:51h | UTC
Report: Promoting mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:48h | UTCPromoting mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic: A policymaker’s guide – Prevent Epidemics
Commentary on Twitter
We've posted a new report on masks – proof that they work and best practices increasing use. An important part of a comprehensive approach to stopping Covid. The more we mask up, the more we can keep deaths down and restart our economy. https://t.co/KG4aCsK4nq
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) August 27, 2020
Meta-analysis: Association of cardiovascular disease and 10 other pre-existing comorbidities with COVID-19 mortality
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:45h | UTC
Misconceptions about weather and seasonality must not misguide COVID-19 response
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:39h | UTC
Delirium and adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID‐19
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:46h | UTC
Perspective: We’ve got a Coronavirus vaccine update for you
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:43h | UTCWe’ve Got a Coronavirus Vaccine Update for You – Self