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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
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
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
COVID-19 sparks 12-fold increase in remote delivery of mental health care across the US
3 Sep, 2020 | 11:13h | UTCOriginal Study: The COVID-19 Telepsychology Revolution: A National Study of Pandemic-Based Changes in U.S. Mental Health Care Delivery – American Psychologist
Getting ready for the Covid-19 pandemic: Experience of a Brazilian hospital
3 Sep, 2020 | 11:00h | UTCGetting Ready for the Covid-19 Pandemic: Experience of a Brazilian Hospital – NEJM Catalyst
23 bus passengers contracted coronavirus from 1 infected person. No one was wearing a mask.
2 Sep, 2020 | 10:09h | UTCOriginal Study: Community Outbreak Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Bus Riders in Eastern China – JAMA Internal Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
Outbreak on a bus in China is offering new evidence about SARSCoV2's airborne spread. A person on a poorly ventilated vehicle infected nearly 2 doz people even tho many weren't sitting nearby. Conclusion: mere breathing can send micro-droplets into the air https://t.co/plxzOrZLAT
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) September 1, 2020
New #OpenWho Course: Occupational health and safety for health workers in the context of COVID-19
2 Sep, 2020 | 10:11h | UTC
Study: Face shields, masks with valves ineffective against COVID-19 spread
2 Sep, 2020 | 09:55h | UTCFace Shields, Masks with Valves Ineffective Against COVID-19 Spread – American Institute of Physics
Original Study: Visualizing droplet dispersal for face shields and masks with exhalation valves – Physics of Fluids
Perspective: Age in the Age of COVID-19
2 Sep, 2020 | 09:45h | UTCAge in the Age of COVID-19 – Think Global Health
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
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
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
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
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
Duration of SARS-CoV-2 infectivity: When is it safe to discontinue isolation?
26 Aug, 2020 | 04:14h | UTC
Post-discharge persistent symptoms and health-related quality of life after hospitalization for COVID-19
26 Aug, 2020 | 04:09h | UTCCommentary: COVID-19 symptoms can persist for months after hospital stay – CIDRAP
Two meters or one: What is the evidence for physical distancing in Covid-19?
26 Aug, 2020 | 04:08h | UTCTwo metres or one: what is the evidence for physical distancing in covid-19? – The BMJ
Commentary: Rigid social distancing rules for COVID-19 based on outdated science – British Medical Journal
New drool-based tests are replacing the dreaded coronavirus nasal swab
26 Aug, 2020 | 03:59h | UTCNew drool-based tests are replacing the dreaded coronavirus nasal swab – Science
Maternal caffeine consumption and pregnancy outcomes: A narrative review with implications for advice to mothers and mothers-to-be
26 Aug, 2020 | 03:56h | UTCCommentaries: Caffeine consumption not safe during pregnancy, new study says. Some experts disagree – CNN AND Maternal caffeine consumption and pregnancy outcomes – MedicalResearch.com
Cost of contact: Redesigning healthcare in the age of COVID
25 Aug, 2020 | 03:51h | UTCCost of contact: redesigning healthcare in the age of COVID – BMJ Quality & Safety
Commentary on Twitter
The ‘cost of contact’ associated with risks of COVID-19 is forcing redesign of healthcare. That may be a good thing. say @sacha_bhatia, @kgshojania and Wendy Levinson, but it needs to be done well. https://t.co/cq5gYtuvMT
— BMJ Quality & Safety (@BMJ_Qual_Saf) August 24, 2020
WHO says children aged 12 and over should follow the same mask guidelines for adults
24 Aug, 2020 | 00:56h | UTCWHO Q&A: Children and masks related to COVID-19
Commentaries: WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults – Reuters AND The WHO just released specific mask guidance for kids as they gear up to return to school: children 12 and older should wear them as adults do – Business Insider