Occupational Health
Study: N95 masks with exhalation valves do not work
11 Nov, 2020 | 09:20h | UTCCommentary: N95 Masks With Exhalation Valves Don’t Slow The Spread Of Covid-19 – Forbes
Commentary on Twitter
N95 ??with valves don't workhttps://t.co/qGZIEzE1Sh @AIP_Publishing today pic.twitter.com/mI9pVmFtfa
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) November 10, 2020
CDC Report on health care personnel hospitalized with COVID-19
28 Oct, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCCommentary: Nurses Make Up Most Hospitalized Coronavirus Health Care Workers, CDC Finds – U.S. News
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
BREAKING—huge CDC report on hospitalized healthcare workers w/ #COVID19, which comprise 1 in 16.7 (6%) of all hospitalized cases!
?10% hospitalized had zero risk factor! (Median age only 49, so not old at all)
?Whopping 36% hospitalized were nurses! ?https://t.co/IFRQSgWD8T pic.twitter.com/RtMeaX0lIN
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) October 26, 2020
Preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 with masks and other “low-tech” interventions
27 Oct, 2020 | 09:51h | UTCPreventing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 With Masks and Other “Low-tech” Interventions – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
The essentiality of ?? and low-tech tools even when vaccination programs are getting implemented. And call for universal masking now. https://t.co/Egyh0vjn5S by @NIAIDNews Andrea Lerner, Tony Fauci @JAMA_current pic.twitter.com/E1QeUW2bpE
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 26, 2020
Study: Low risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among coworkers in a surgical environment
23 Oct, 2020 | 09:05h | UTCRisk of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Among Coworkers in a Surgical Environment – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Review: The duration of infectiousness of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2
15 Oct, 2020 | 09:26h | UTCThe duration of infectiousness of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 – Journal of Infection
Commentary on Twitter
?NEW Review?#COVID19 pts with mild-to-moderate illness are highly unlikely to be infectious beyond 10 ds from symptom onset , However, limited studies found that Immunocompromised and severe-to-critical patients may be infectious for >10 days https://t.co/hogXvFpPEb pic.twitter.com/fBm5Se4RBf
— Antibiotic Steward? Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) October 13, 2020
Cluster randomized trial: Incentive programs for smoking cessation
15 Oct, 2020 | 09:09h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
NEW paper @bmj_latest: #RCT of multiple incentive types for #smoking cessation in worksites in Thailand (SMILE trial). Large individual bonus most effective. https://t.co/CNdvhOo7Sb
With @WilliamHDow @c_lowenstein @UCBerkeleySPH and Aree Jampklay, Nucharee Srivirojana @MahidolU pic.twitter.com/q9B61wyzrf
— Justin White (@justinswhite) October 14, 2020
Follow-up of adults with non-critical COVID-19 two months after symptoms’ onset
12 Oct, 2020 | 00:44h | UTCCommentary: Even Mild Covid-19 Infections Can Make People Sick for Months – Bloomberg
Commentary on Twitter
Follow-up of adults with non-critical COVID-19 two months after symptoms' onset – Clinical Microbiology and Infection Two thirds of adults with non-critical COVID-19 had persistent symptoms up to 2 months after symptom onset. https://t.co/xZk2DURyTG
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) October 10, 2020
What is post-viral fatigue syndrome, the condition affecting some COVID-19 survivors?
8 Oct, 2020 | 09:08h | UTC
Face masks: what the data say
7 Oct, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCFace masks: what the data say – Nature
Commentary on Twitter
#Facemasks: what the data say.#Masks work, but they are not infallible.
You decrease your risk of contagion if you wear them properly AND apply other #hygiene measures, keep your physical distance, and ventilate indoor spaces well.#covid #covid19
https://t.co/uNqehIC2pF— Vanessa Campo-Ruiz, MD PhD (@VCSTX) October 6, 2020
Updated CDC Guidance: How COVID-19 Spreads
6 Oct, 2020 | 00:59h | UTCHow COVID-19 Spreads – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Commentary: CDC revises coronavirus guidance to acknowledge that it spreads through airborne transmission – CNBC
Large study highlights the role of super-spreaders in Covid-19 transmission
2 Oct, 2020 | 09:32h | UTCEpidemiology and transmission dynamics of COVID-19 in two Indian states – Science
Commentaries: Largest COVID-19 contact tracing study to date finds children key to spread, evidence of superspreaders – Princeton University AND Largest study of COVID-19 transmission highlights essential role of super-spreaders – Los Angeles Times AND Huge Study of Coronavirus Cases in India Offers Some Surprises to Scientists – The New York Times
Commentary on Twitter
?Large study of >500,000 people in #India exposed to the #coronavirus found:
▶️Viral spread is driven by a small % of "superspreaders"
▶️Children & young adults are much more important to viral spread—especially within households—than previously reportedhttps://t.co/GziQHVixfL— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) October 1, 2020
Randomized trial: Hydroxychloroquine vs. placebo for pre-exposure SARS-CoV-2 prophylaxis among health care workers
1 Oct, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCCommentary: Hydroxychloroquine didn’t prevent COVID-19 among health care workers in new study – CNN
Commentary on Twitter
#Hydroxychloroquine taken daily by hospital-based health care providers over 8 weeks did not prevent #SARSCoV2 infection, in a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial performed at 2 University of Pennsylvania hospitals https://t.co/7XHn6uBh4Z
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) September 30, 2020
Preventing and responding to COVID-19 on college campuses
30 Sep, 2020 | 09:47h | UTCPreventing and Responding to COVID-19 on College Campuses – JAMA
Multiple COVID-19 clusters on a university campus
30 Sep, 2020 | 09:46h | UTCCommentary: Student gatherings, congregate living contribute to rapid coronavirus spread at universities: CDC – The Hill
Commentary on Twitter
A new @CDCMMWR details rapid spread of #COVID19 at a university shortly after opening. Many of the cases were linked to residence halls, fraternities/sororities, off-campus apartments, & athletic teams. Learn more: https://t.co/TVDq49frkF. pic.twitter.com/MBz6HMH3Qg
— CDC (@CDCgov) September 29, 2020
CDC study shows a substantial increase in COVID-19 rates among school-aged children in the US
30 Sep, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCCommentaries: Coronavirus Rates For Teens Are Nearly Double Rate For Children, CDC Finds – Forbes AND Research shows substantial increase in COVID-19 rates in children, especially adolescents – ABC News
Commentary on Twitter
(1/7) Study of #COVID19 in US children. 277,285 cases were reported between 1 March and 19 September. Incidence higher in adolescents compared to young children (although more adolescents were tested). 1.2% were hospitalised (0.1% ICU), and 0.02% died.https://t.co/NjNFBRRyYg pic.twitter.com/83G6Y6oqyF
— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) September 29, 2020
Characteristics of health care personnel with COVID-19 in the US
28 Sep, 2020 | 01:34h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New @CDCMMWR shows 100,570 #COVID19 cases, with 641 deaths, among healthcare personnel from Feb 12-July 16. In 6 states, most worked in nursing & residential care facilities, and nurses were the most commonly reported job type.https://t.co/86DC1uz4ye pic.twitter.com/7JogA8MjXt
— CDC (@CDCgov) September 24, 2020
As their numbers grow, COVID-19 “long haulers” stump experts
24 Sep, 2020 | 09:33h | UTCAs Their Numbers Grow, COVID-19 “Long Haulers” Stump Experts – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Many #COVID19 long haulers didn’t require hospitalization, let alone ICU stays. Researchers suspect #SARSCoV2 can trigger long-lasting changes in the immune system, especially in the lungs, which may persist long after patients stop shedding the virus https://t.co/UuRr0LbLy5
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 24, 2020
[Preprint] Randomized trial: Hydroxychloroquine as pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 in healthcare workers
23 Sep, 2020 | 14:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
? #Hydroxychloroquine as pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 in healthcare workers: a randomized trial ?
-1st RCT on HCQ as PrEP
-1483 HCW randomized to HCQ 1x or 2x weekly or placebo
-No difference in development of confirmed or probable COVID19 https://t.co/Gn1otqKhrW pic.twitter.com/3r0HB56h9y
— Ilan Schwartz MD PhD (@GermHunterMD) September 21, 2020
Hospital COVID-19 risk lowest among intensive care staff
22 Sep, 2020 | 09:53h | UTCHospital COVID-19 risk lowest among intensive care staff – MedicalXpress
Original Study: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and asymptomatic viral carriage in healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study – Thorax
Commentary on Twitter
HOT OF THE PRESS@ThoraxBMJ#Covid19UK#NHS hospital staff
Asymptomatic viral carriage
2.4%Seroprevalence
▶️ Housekeeping 34.5%
▶️ Acute medicine 33.3%
▶️ General internal medicine 30.3%
▶️ Intensive care 14.8%#protectNHSstaff#protectNHSpatientshttps://t.co/iqBKl3qLYD— Prof. Nicholas Hart (@NickHartThorax) September 12, 2020
Increased patient safety-related incidents following the transition into daylight savings time
22 Sep, 2020 | 09:22h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
As if it wasn’t bad enough we have to change the few remaining analog clocks twice a year due to daylight savings time (DST); DST change leads to about 19% more patient safety incidents in the following week attributed to human error. #PatientSafety https://t.co/YBFtgjgsLT
— David Mohr (@David_C_Mohr) September 15, 2020
Most homemade masks are doing a great job, even when we sneeze, study finds
20 Sep, 2020 | 21:22h | UTCMost homemade masks are doing a great job, even when we sneeze, study finds – MedicalXpress
Commentary on Twitter
Two layers of T-shirt cloth block droplets with >94% efficiency vs. medical masks, while being ~2x as breathable. Face coverings made from cotton allow washing and reusing, reducing environmental impact of disposable, non-biodegradable facemasks. ??? https://t.co/kyqB4XoZMl
— peter kilmarx (@PeterKilmarx) August 26, 2020
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
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
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