Infectious Diseases (all articles)
Clinical update: Influenza in the COVID-19 era
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:31h | UTCInfluenza in the COVID-19 Era – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Despite the rapid pace of progress in the areas of #SARSCoV2 diagnostics, treatment, and vaccine development, the population remains vulnerable to concurrent influenza and #COVID19 epidemics https://t.co/414veJwuYj
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 14, 2020
Cohort study: ECMO for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with COVID-19
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:28h | UTCInvited Commentary: ECMO for severe ARDS associated with COVID-19: now we know we can, but should we? – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Our approaches and treatments for severe #COVID19 keep getting better. Use of blood thinners, dexamethasone, when to use mechanical ventilation, etc. We're also getting smarter about the use of ECMO@LancetRespirMed https://t.co/LXfZnVaEJ8@JAMASurgery https://t.co/Osmjne9btb pic.twitter.com/Pq1u6TMNV8
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) August 14, 2020
Perspective: Can air conditioners spread COVID-19?
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:21h | UTCCan Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19? – NPR
Associations of type 1 and type 2 diabetes with COVID-19-related mortality in England
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:26h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
NEW Research Article: Associations of type 1 and type 2 #Diabetes with #COVID19 -related #mortality in #England: a whole-population studyhttps://t.co/XVlq6UBszR
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) August 14, 2020
Meta-analysis: The impact of obesity on severe disease and mortality in people with SARS‐CoV‐2
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:20h | UTC
Diagnosing COVID‐19 in the ED: A scoping review of clinical examinations, laboratory tests, imaging accuracy, and biases
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:23h | UTC
Obesity and mortality among patients diagnosed with COVID-19
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:16h | UTCEditorial: COVID-19 and Severe Obesity: A Big Problem?
Summary for Patients: Obesity and Risk for Adverse Outcomes Among Patients Diagnosed With COVID-19
Commentary: Obesity Raises the Risk of Death From Covid-19 Among Men – The New York Times
Cohort Study: Overweight, obesity, and risk of hospitalization for COVID-19
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:15h | UTCCommentary: COVID-19: Hospitalization significantly higher for those overweight – University College London AND Study: Obesity increases risk of hospitalization for COVID-19 patients – UPI
Randomized trial: Imipenem/Cilastatin/Relebactam vs. Piperacillin/Tazobactam in adults with hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:12h | UTC
Randomized trial: Methylprednisolone as adjunctive therapy for patients hospitalized with COVID-19
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:53h | UTCRelated Study: Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19 — Preliminary Report – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Metcovid Double Blind PH. 2
RCT 🇧🇷~ 400 pts #CID
Methylprednisolon 0.5mg/kg twice daily x5d #COVID19 Hospitalized pts #COVID19 did not reduce 28d mortality V placebo
Is it Right Drug, Dose, Duration
High dose vs RECOVERY
DEX less mineralocorticoid
5 v 10 https://t.co/EBIRWYouSQ pic.twitter.com/OzGJkqjkrJ— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) August 13, 2020
Fauci says coronavirus temperature checks ‘notoriously inaccurate’
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:49h | UTCFauci Says Coronavirus Temperature Checks ‘Notoriously Inaccurate’ – Forbes
Related: Paging Dr. Hamblin: Everyone Wants to Check My Temperature – The Atlantic
These Covid-19 vaccine candidates could change the way we make vaccines — if they work
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:43h | UTCThese Covid-19 vaccine candidates could change the way we make vaccines — if they work – Vox
Effect of an inactivated vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 on safety and immunogenicity outcomes
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:44h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Inactivated #COVID19 #vaccine had a low rate of adverse reactions and demonstrated immunogenicity, but longer-term assessment of safety and efficacy will require phase 3 trials https://t.co/atmhXFFHSw
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 13, 2020
Coagulopathy in COVID-19: Manifestations and management
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:21h | UTCCoagulopathy in COVID-19: Manifestations and management – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
There’s ‘no evidence’ of foodborne transmission of COVID-19, says WHO
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:52h | UTCThere’s ‘No Evidence’ Of Foodborne Transmission Of COVID-19, Says WHO – Health Policy Watch
Related: You Probably Won’t Catch the Coronavirus From Frozen Food – The New York Times
[Preprint] Observational study: Effect of convalescent plasma on mortality among hospitalized patients with COVID-19
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:24h | UTCCommentary: Large study suggests convalescent plasma can help treat Covid-19, but experts have doubts – STAT
Commentary on Twitter
🔥 Preliminary results from convalescent plasma Expanded Access Program 🔥
35,322 patients 😯
Not an RCT 😞
But, lower mortality with earlier administration & higher antibody titre support possible efficacy 🧐https://t.co/xwzz3mQ0qX pic.twitter.com/Utquky4wW1
— Ilan Schwartz is on🦋 (@GermHunterMD) August 13, 2020
Development and validation of a model for individualized prediction of hospitalization risk in 4,536 patients with COVID-19
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:17h | UTCCommentary: New prediction model can forecast personalized risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization – MedicalXpress
Online risk calculator: Predict Hospitalization Risk for COVID-19 Positive
Study: Household contact is the primary setting for transmission of SARS-CoV-2
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:22h | UTC
Comparison of estimated excess deaths in New York City during the COVID-19 and 1918 Influenza pandemics
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:14h | UTCCommentary: COVID-19 deaths in NYC ‘comparable’ to 1918-1919 flu pandemic – UPI
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:08h | UTCCompression Therapy to Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis of the Leg – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentaries: Benefit Seen With Compression Therapy to Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis – Physician’s Weekly AND NEJM: Compression Therapy Prevention of Recurrent Cellulitis Without Antibiotics – MedicalResearch.com
UNICEF/WHO Report: 2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:11h | UTCReport: Progress on drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene in schools – World Health Organization
Report Highlights: Progress on drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene in schools – World Health Organization
Randomized trial: AVIFAVIR for Treatment of Patients with Moderate COVID-19
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:28h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
NEW 🔥🔥 #CID @IDSAInfo
AVIFAVIR(favipiravir) for Treatment of Patients with Moderate #COVID19 : Interim Results of a Phase II/III Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial #IDTwitter https://t.co/PwUcCWu5KQ pic.twitter.com/6N6lxHUu9K— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) August 8, 2020
Russia’s rapid COVID-19 vaccine approval draws intense criticism from some – and offers to collaborate from others
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:25h | UTC
ECMO for patients with COVID-19 in severe respiratory failure
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:23h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Laboratory features of severe vs. non-severe COVID-19 patients
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:26h | UTC