Infectious Diseases (all articles)
Randomized Trial: CPR–Guided Short Antibiotic Treatment Duration for Uncomplicated Gram-Negative Bacteremia
3 Jun, 2020 | 03:35h | UTCEffect of C-Reactive Protein–Guided Antibiotic Treatment Duration, 7-Day Treatment, or 14-Day Treatment on 30-Day Clinical Failure Rate in Patients With Uncomplicated Gram-Negative Bacteremia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: 39·0°C vs. 38·5°C Ear Temperature as Fever Limit in Children with Neutropenia Undergoing Chemotherapy for Cancer
3 Jun, 2020 | 03:34h | UTC39·0°C versus 38·5°C ear temperature as fever limit in children with neutropenia undergoing chemotherapy for cancer: a multicentre, cluster-randomised, multiple-crossover, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Meta-Analysis: Physical Distancing, Face Masks, and Eye Protection to Prevent Transmission of COVID-19
2 Jun, 2020 | 05:12h | UTCCommentaries: Most comprehensive study to date provides evidence on optimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of COVID-19 – The Lancet AND Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection for prevention of COVID-19 – The Lancet AND Medical Workers Should Use Respirator Masks, Not Surgical Masks – The New York Times AND Expert reaction to review of optimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of COVID-19 – Science Media Centre AND Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19 – McMaster University AND Social distancing and masks reduce risk of getting Covid-19, review finds – CNN
Anthony Fauci on Covid-19 Reopenings, Vaccines, and Moving at ‘Warp Speed’
2 Jun, 2020 | 05:02h | UTCAnthony Fauci on Covid-19 reopenings, vaccines, and moving at ‘warp speed’ – STAT
Viewpoint: Airborne Spread of SARS-CoV-2 and a Potential Role for Air Disinfection
2 Jun, 2020 | 05:03h | UTCAirborne Spread of SARS-CoV-2 and a Potential Role for Air Disinfection – JAMA
Remdesivir Shows Modest Improvement in Moderate COVID-19 Patients
2 Jun, 2020 | 04:59h | UTC- Gilead’s remdesivir shows modest improvement in moderate COVID-19 patients – Reuters
- Expert reaction to press release announcing results of stage 3 trial of Gilead’s antiviral remdesivir in moderate patients – Science Media Centre
- Gilead’s remdesivir shows some benefit in patients with moderate Covid-19, new data show – STAT
CT in Covid-19: A Systematic Review of Chest CT Findings
2 Jun, 2020 | 04:56h | UTC
Covid-19 Podcast: ACTT-1, Triple Therapy, PCR, Serology
2 Jun, 2020 | 04:55h | UTCSee also: Episode List
Cohort Study: Mortality and Pulmonary Complications in Surgical Patients with Covid-19
1 Jun, 2020 | 04:02h | UTCCommentaries: Mitigating the risks of surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic – The Lancet AND COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative death – University of Birmingham AND Clinicians must carefully balance risk of complications linked to SARS-CoV2 infection with risks of delaying surgery – The Lancet
An Open Letter to Mehra et al and The Lancet
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:58h | UTCAn open letter to Mehra et al and The Lancet – Zenodo
See also: Disputed Hydroxychloroquine Study Brings Scrutiny to Surgisphere – The Scientist AND A Study Out of Thin Air – Medicine (Un)Censored
Perspective: Will Evidence-Based Medicine Survive COVID-19?
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:56h | UTCWill Evidence-Based Medicine Survive COVID-19? – Boston Review
Cohort Studies: Clinical Impact of COVID-19 on Patients with Cancer
1 Jun, 2020 | 04:00h | UTCStudy 1: Clinical impact of COVID-19 on patients with cancer (CCC19): a cohort study – The Lancet
Commentaries: Studies highlight COVID-19 impact on cancer patients – CIDRAP AND Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find – MedicalXpress AND Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find – Associated Press AND Cancer and COVID-19: what do we really know? – The Lancet
Review: Neuropathogenesis and Neurologic Manifestations of the Coronaviruses in the Age of Coronavirus Disease 2019
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:55h | UTCRelated: A Review of Neurological Complications of COVID-19 – Cureus
Editorial: Shielding from Covid-19 Should be Stratified by Risk
29 May, 2020 | 03:34h | UTCShielding from covid-19 should be stratified by risk – The BMJ
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Reappraisal of the Treatment Duration of Antibiotic Regimens for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis in Adult Women
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:31h | UTCReappraisal of the treatment duration of antibiotic regimens for acute uncomplicated cystitis in adult women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 61 randomised clinical trials – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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Cohort Study: Clinical Characteristics, Etiology, and Initial Management Strategy of Newly Diagnosed Periprosthetic Joint Infection
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:29h | UTC
Study in a Cruise Boat Showed 81% of Patients Infected with Covid-19 were Asymptomatic
29 May, 2020 | 03:31h | UTCCOVID-19: in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton – Thorax
Commentaries: New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers – Forbes AND Asymptomatic COVID-19 cases may be more common than suspected – NBC News AND Cruise ship study hints at many ‘silent’ COVID-19 infections – The BMJ
Opinion: Using Controlled Trials to Resolve Key Unknowns About Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
29 May, 2020 | 03:27h | UTCUsing Controlled Trials to Resolve Key Unknowns About Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic – JAMA
Conducting Clinical Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protecting Scientific Integrity
29 May, 2020 | 03:26h | UTCConducting Clinical Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protecting Scientific Integrity – JAMA
42% of Patients with Covid-19 Asymptomatic in Study from China
29 May, 2020 | 03:29h | UTCCommentaries: 40% of COVID-19 patients may be asymptomatic as disease progresses – UPI AND How Common Are Asymptomatic Cases of COVID-19? – U.S News
Perspective: For Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair
29 May, 2020 | 03:23h | UTCFor Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair – Kaiser Health News
Wastewater Testing Gains Traction as a Covid-19 Early Warning System
29 May, 2020 | 03:22h | UTCWastewater testing gains traction as a Covid-19 early warning system – STAT
Related: SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater anticipated COVID-19 occurrence in a low prevalence area – Water Research AND New Research Examines Wastewater to Detect Community Spread of Covid-19
Observational Study: Many Patients with Covid-19 in the ICU Develop Thromboembolism Despite Routine Prophylaxis
29 May, 2020 | 03:17h | UTC
Opinion: Ethical Guidelines for Deliberately Infecting Volunteers with COVID-19 to Speed Vaccine Development
29 May, 2020 | 03:19h | UTCEthical guidelines for deliberately infecting volunteers with COVID-19 – Journal of Medical Ethics
Related: Challenge trials can speed development of a Covid-19 vaccine. Planning for them needs to start now – STAT AND AstraZeneca says it may consider exposing vaccine trial participants to virus – Reuters
Ethical Guidelines for COVID-19 Tracing Apps
29 May, 2020 | 03:18h | UTCEthical guidelines for COVID-19 tracing apps – Nature