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CDC Guidance: Indicators for dynamic school decision-making
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:45h | UTCIndicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Commentary on Twitter
CDC releases new epi indicators and thresholds for risk of introduction and transmission of COVID-19 in schools https://t.co/jGQUV149Wt pic.twitter.com/xNmA7iUbaF
— Caitlin Rivers, PhD (@cmyeaton) September 16, 2020
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: A review of viral, host, and environmental factors
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:43h | UTC
Clustering and superspreading potential of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Hong Kong
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:34h | UTCClustering and superspreading potential of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Hong Kong – Nature Medicine
Commentary: Superspreaders of SARS-CoV-2 – Virology Blog
Commentaries on Twitter
Cases linked to #superspreading events are estimated to account for 80% of all local transmission of #SARSCoV2 in Hong Kong in a study with implications for public health policies. @bencowling88 @gmleunghku @SCauchemez @DillonCAdam @hkumed #quarantinehttps://t.co/tniPhKNhs5
— Nature Medicine (@NatureMedicine) September 17, 2020
We can learn a lot about superspreader events from this new @NatureMedicine paper https://t.co/ouO7CyGXQE by @DillonCAdam @bencowling88 @gmleunghku @hkumed
The Pareto 80/20 rule applied: 19% of infections were responsible for 80% of transmissions; 69% of cases did not transmit— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) September 17, 2020
Viable SARS-CoV-2 in the air of a hospital room with COVID-19 patients
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:27h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
More evidence for aerosol transmission "Viable #SARSCoV2 isolated from air samples 2-4.8 m away from patients…genome sequence isolated from material collected by air samplers identical to isolates from newly admitted patient". https://t.co/mvPJEmvMjV
— MJA Editor in Chief (@MJA_Editor) September 18, 2020
WHO: Keep health workers safe to keep patients safe
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCKeep health workers safe to keep patients safe – World Health Organization
See also: World Patient Safety Day Campaign
Commentaries on Twitter
No country, hospital or clinic can keep patients safe unless it keeps #healthworkers safe.
Today, @WHO launched a health worker safety charter to ensure they have safe working conditions, training, pay & the respect they deserve.https://t.co/3Fks43r4JN #WorldPatientSafetyDay— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) September 17, 2020
Not necessary. 5 policy ideas for limiting low-value care in Canada
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:23h | UTCNot Necessary. Policy Ideas for Limiting Low-Value Care in Canada – Choosing Wisely Canada
Commentary on Twitter
#ChoosingWisely🇨🇦 has released 5 policy ideas to address in the short, medium, and long-term to limit low-value care in Canada during the pandemic and beyond.
Read now: https://t.co/fSTAe2ZvFM
— ChoosingWiselyCanada (@ChooseWiselyCA) September 17, 2020
Antimicrobial resistance: The next big pandemic?
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:19h | UTCAntimicrobial resistance: The next big pandemic? – Open Access Government
WHO Guidance: Allocation and prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination
17 Sep, 2020 | 09:42h | UTCCommentary: World Health Organization announces distribution plan for COVID-19 vaccine – ABD News
Related: An ethical framework for global vaccine allocation – Science
Updated Cochrane Rapid Review assesses the effectiveness of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic
17 Sep, 2020 | 09:32h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Recently published: https://t.co/lLM4ehhyro Updated @cochranecollab Rapid Review assesses the effectiveness of #quarantine during the #COVID-19 pandemic. It includes 51 relevant studies – 22 more than in the first version. @CochraneAus pic.twitter.com/ME5CiuTzUa
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) September 16, 2020
Months after recovery, COVID-19 survivors often have persistent lung trouble
16 Sep, 2020 | 09:04h | UTCMonths After Recovery, COVID-19 Survivors Often Have Persistent Lung Trouble – NIH Director’s Blog
Cohort study: Intra-arrest transport vs. continued on-scene resuscitation in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
16 Sep, 2020 | 08:48h | UTCAssociation of Intra-arrest Transport vs Continued On-Scene Resuscitation With Survival to Hospital Discharge Among Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Challenging the “Scoop and Run” Model for Management of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (free for a limited period)
Commentary: For Cardiac Arrest, Too-Hasty Transport Gets in the Way of Good CPR – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
So "Stay and Play" beats "Scoop and Run", at least for cardiac arrest. Intra-arrest Transport vs Continued On-Scene Resuscitation and Survival in Patients With Out-of-Hospital… https://t.co/cjazp4jn1e via @JAMA_current part of @JAMANetwork
— Matthew Martin (@docmartin22) September 16, 2020
The lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers
15 Sep, 2020 | 09:05h | UTCThe lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers – Nature
IHI releases action plan to advance patient safety
15 Sep, 2020 | 08:46h | UTCCommentary: IHI Rolls Out New National Action Plan for Patient Safety – Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
Commentary on Twitter
IHI and 26 leading health care organizations and patient and family advocates have developed a NEW National Action Plan to provide health systems with renewed momentum and clearer direction for eliminating preventable medical harm. https://t.co/6vh4PRKTZ3 #PtSafety pic.twitter.com/CuOhseDKLn
— Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) (@TheIHI) September 14, 2020
Few Covid-19 school outbreaks in a region of Germany with good community control
14 Sep, 2020 | 01:26h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Remarkably few #COVID19 school outbreaks in a region of Germany with good community control.
-Of 137 cases followed, 6 were found to have infected 11 additional pupils.
-1 secondary case per ~25 infectious school days.
Infection control measures below:https://t.co/3nJE83vbFc pic.twitter.com/yYQpFb7NhQ
— Isaac Bogoch (@BogochIsaac) September 12, 2020
CDC Study: COVID-19 outbreaks associated with child care facilities
14 Sep, 2020 | 01:24h | UTCCommentaries: Even children with no symptoms can spread Covid-19, CDC report shows – CNN AND At least 31 coronavirus cases are linked to 3 childcare facilities in Utah, more evidence kids are contagious without symptoms – Business Insider
Commentary on Twitter
(1/12) Study of #SARSCoV2 transmission by children. 12 children infected in childcare transmitted the virus to at least 12 of 46 (26%) contacts at home or in the community. One parent was hospitalised. Transmission by 2 of 3 asymptomatic children was seen.https://t.co/DumjRUN1qK pic.twitter.com/ZE34cj8YFz
— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) September 12, 2020
Carefully implemented infection-control measures can prevent COVID-19 transmission in hospitals
14 Sep, 2020 | 01:12h | UTCOriginal study: Incidence of Nosocomial COVID-19 in Patients Hospitalized at a Large US Academic Medical Center – JAMA Network Open
Factors contributing to healthcare professional burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid turnaround global survey
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:14h | UTC
We have heard your message about long covid and we will act, says WHO
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:59h | UTCWe have heard your message about long covid and we will act, says WHO – The BMJ Opinion
Commentary on Twitter
I joined an inspiring meeting with #COVID19 patient groups. My colleague @mvankerkhove contacted these great advocates who strive to increase research, rehabilitation and recognition for people suffering long-term effects of the virus. @WHO is committed to supporting their goals. https://t.co/wJpYupcLjQ
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) August 22, 2020
Video: Long covid: diagnosis, management, prognosis
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:58h | UTCLong covid: diagnosis, management, prognosis – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
#LongCovid #BMJcovid – Many patients who have relatively mild symptoms from covid-19, continue to experience these long after the usual 12 day duration.
Our panel discusses "Long covid" – it's diagnosis, management and prognosis https://t.co/hsP1TRNCt3 via @YouTube
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 5, 2020
A direct comparison of enhanced saliva to nasopharyngeal swab for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in symptomatic patients
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:51h | UTC
COVID-19 in healthcare workers: A living systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:49h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The figure summarizes the main findings of our meta-analysis published yesterday at the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Health care workers suffer a significant burden
from #COVID19 https://t.co/ymI56TRbm1
@SergioA18489499 @ISPMBern @OscarH_Franco @diromiza pic.twitter.com/NCaqD0xOET— Taulant Muka, MD, MPH, PhD (@muka_taulant) September 2, 2020
Randomized trial: Negative-pressure wound therapy compared with standard dressings following surgical treatment of major trauma to the lower limb
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:33h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Commentaries on Twitter
Should we use “Negative Pressure Dressings” in high risk major trauma wounds?
Paper early 2020 in JAMA https://t.co/I3SZfy62K1
Blow-by-blow account today (all 114 pages!) https://t.co/V6UbWItCmN
Spoiler: No – no difference@BritOrthopaedic @OrthoFolks @bota_uk @JAMA_current pic.twitter.com/PUQoCwz4Zr
— Dan Perry (@MrDanPerry) August 24, 2020
New NIHR-funded research finds standard dressings better than negative-pressure wound therapy for patients having #surgery for major leg #trauma: https://t.co/npGSNhz4XE#NIHRJL#openaccess pic.twitter.com/GSsGtyjla6
— NIHR Evidence (@NIHRevidence) August 26, 2020
Coalition Covid-19 Brazil – Randomized trial: Dexamethasone improves outcomes in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and COVID-19
3 Sep, 2020 | 11:24h | UTCEditorial: Corticosteroids in COVID-19 ARDS: Evidence and Hope During the Pandemic
Related studies: Effect of Hydrocortisone on Mortality and Organ Support in Patients With Severe COVID-19: The REMAP-CAP COVID-19 Corticosteroid Domain Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA AND Effect of Hydrocortisone on 21-Day Mortality or Respiratory Support Among Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA
Commentary: Inexpensive Steroids Can Save Lives Of Seriously Ill COVID-19 Patients – NPR
Commentary on Twitter
In this RCT, IV #dexamethasone increased the number of ventilator-free days by day 28 vs standard care alone among patients with #COVID19 and moderate or severe ARDS https://t.co/RA9G6LVRlz @ICURevisited @FlaviaSepsis @israelmaia16
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 2, 2020
New WHO Guidance: Corticosteroids for COVID-19
3 Sep, 2020 | 11:20h | UTCCorticosteroids for COVID-19 – World Health Organization
News Release: WHO updates clinical care guidance with corticosteroid recommendations – World Health Organization
Commentaries: The WHO Now Recommends Cheap Steroids As a Life-Saving Treatment for Severe Covid-19 – Gizmodo AND Inexpensive steroids reduce deaths of hospitalized Covid-19 patients, WHO analysis confirms – STAT
Commentary on Twitter
🆕 guideline on use of dexamethasone & other corticosteroids advises:
✅ for oral or intravenous usage in treatment of patients with severe & critical #COVID19
❌ against usage in treatment of non-severe casesMore: https://t.co/eWHzRrYKvO
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 2, 2020
Prevalence of depression symptoms in US adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
3 Sep, 2020 | 11:15h | UTCCommentaries: COVID-19 has likely tripled depression rate, study finds – Boston University School of Medicine AND Pandemic’s Emotional Hammer Hits Hard – NPR AND Depression Increases More Than Three-Fold In Wake Of Pandemic, BU Study Finds – CommonHealth