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COVID Ethics: Should clinicians see patients without appropriate PPE?

26 Mar, 2020 | 01:48h | UTC

COVID Ethics: Should clinicians see patients without appropriate PPE? – First10EM

See also: COVID-19: Updates in Bioethics

 


Fair Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources in the Time of Covid-19

24 Mar, 2020 | 11:42h | UTC

Fair Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources in the Time of Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentary: Life, or death? Experts guide pandemic medical equipment decisions – CIDRAP

Related Perspective: The Toughest Triage — Allocating Ventilators in a Pandemic – New England Journal of Medicine

 


FDA Recommendations for Conserving Medical Supplies

24 Mar, 2020 | 11:23h | UTC

See also: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)

 


COVID-19: Updates for Pediatricians

25 May, 2020 | 00:01h | UTC

Podcasts:

Guidelines & Reports:

Selected Articles:

News & Perspectives:

COVID-19 Pediatrics: This page will be updated as often as necessary and will be fixed in the right column on our homepage.

 


Obesity Treatment Among Adolescents: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions

24 Mar, 2020 | 11:04h | UTC

Obesity Treatment Among Adolescents: A Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

 


IDSA Statement: COVID-19 Prioritization of Diagnostic Testing

20 Mar, 2020 | 11:01h | UTC

COVID-19 Prioritization of Diagnostic Testing – Infectious Diseases Society of America (free PDF)

Summary: IDSA Statement On COVID-19 Testing Recommendations – Infectious Diseases Society of America (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Study: Selumetinib in Children with Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

23 Mar, 2020 | 00:49h | UTC

Selumetinib in Children with Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: In NIH trial, selumetinib shrinks tumors, provides clinical benefit for children with NF1 – NIH News Releases (free)

 


Meta-Analysis: The Risk of Tuberculosis in Children After Close Exposure

23 Mar, 2020 | 00:52h | UTC

The risk of tuberculosis in children after close exposure: a systematic review and individual-participant meta-analysis – The Lancet (free)

Commentary: Incidence of Tuberculosis High in Children Exposed to the Disease – Drugs.com (free)

 


CDC Guideline: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks

20 Mar, 2020 | 11:03h | UTC

Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (free)

 


Video: Coronavirus Update with Anthony Fauci, MD

19 Mar, 2020 | 11:04h | UTC

Coronavirus Update with Anthony Fauci, MD – March 18, 2020 – JAMA (free)

 


Study: SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children

19 Mar, 2020 | 10:59h | UTC

SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

Related Articles: Epidemiological Characteristics of 2143 Pediatric Patients With 2019 Coronavirus Disease in China – Peditrics (free) Detection of Covid-19 in Children in Early January 2020 in Wuhan, China – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Coronavirus Infections in Children Including COVID-19: An Overview of the Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Options in Children – The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal (free PDF) AND Characteristics of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection and potential evidence for persistent fecal viral shedding – Nature Medicine (free)

 


Podcast: New Research on Possible Treatments for Covid-19

19 Mar, 2020 | 10:57h | UTC

Interview with Dr. Eric Rubin and Dr. Lindsey Baden on new research on possible treatments for Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

 


Meta-Analysis: Psychotherapy for Depression Across Different Age Groups

19 Mar, 2020 | 10:41h | UTC

Psychotherapy for Depression Across Different Age Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Psychiatry (free)

Editorial: The Age of Depression and Its Treatments (free)

Commentary: Psychotherapy not as effective for kids, adolescents with depression, study says – UPI (free)

 


Randomized, Phase 2 Trial: Safety and Immunogenicity of a Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine in Children Aged 2–17 Years

18 Mar, 2020 | 09:47h | UTC

Safety and immunogenicity of a tetravalent dengue vaccine in children aged 2–17 years: a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


[Abstract Only] Study: Consequences of Measles Undervaccination

18 Mar, 2020 | 09:49h | UTC

Consequences of Undervaccination – Measles Outbreak, New York City, 2018-2019 – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


Cohort Study: Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Small Increased Risk of Fracture in Children

18 Mar, 2020 | 09:46h | UTC

Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risk of Fracture in Children – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Proton-Pump Inhibitors: Small Increased Risk of Fractures in Children – MedicalResearch.com (free)

 


Epidemiological Characteristics of 2143 Pediatric Patients With 2019 Coronavirus Disease in China

17 Mar, 2020 | 08:45h | UTC

Epidemiological Characteristics of 2143 Pediatric Patients With 2019 Coronavirus Disease in China – Pediatrics (free PDF)

Commentary: Children with COVID-19 Impacted Less Severely Than Adults: Study – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)

 


COVID-19: Undocumented Infections are the Infection Source for 79% of Documented Cases

17 Mar, 2020 | 08:51h | UTC

Substantial undocumented infection facilitates the rapid dissemination of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) – Science (free)

Commentaries: 80% of COVID-19 spreads from people who don’t know they are sick – UPI (free) AND Coronavirus Is Hiding in Plain Sight – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)

Related: COVID-19: Who Is Infectious? – Forbes (free) AND Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized – CNN (free)

 


Observational Study Suggests Antibiotic Use Does Not Improve Outcomes in Children in the Emergency Department with Suspected Pneumonia

17 Mar, 2020 | 08:43h | UTC

Antibiotic Use and Outcomes in Children in the Emergency Department with Suspected Pneumonia – Pediatrics (free)

Commentary: Study questions role of antibiotics in kids’ pneumonia – CIDRAP (free)

 


Study: Characteristics of Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Potential Evidence for Persistent Fecal Viral Shedding

16 Mar, 2020 | 07:50h | UTC

Characteristics of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection and potential evidence for persistent fecal viral shedding – Nature Medicine (free)

Commentaries: How Does The Coronavirus Affect Kids? What We Know So Far About COVID-19 In Children – Forbes (free) AND Coronavirus study finds children with COVID-19 show milder symptom pattern – Reuters (free)

“Children infected with the #COVID19 outbreak coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, show mild symptoms but prolonged shedding of viral RNA in feces, suggesting that the fecal–oral route might play a role in virus transmission #CORONAVIRUS” (via @NatureMedicine see Tweet)

 


WHO Guidance: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak

16 Mar, 2020 | 07:57h | UTC

Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak – World Health Organization (free PDF)

Related: The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence – The Lancet (free) AND Behavioural scientists form new front in battle against coronavirus – The Guardian (free)

“Minimize watching, reading or listening to news that causes you to feel anxious or distressed; seek information only from trusted sources and mainly to take practical steps to prepare your plans and protect yourself and loved ones.”

 


Review: Coronavirus Infections in Children Including COVID-19

16 Mar, 2020 | 07:52h | UTC

Coronavirus Infections in Children Including COVID-19: An Overview of the Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Options in Children – The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal (free PDF)

Commentary: COVID-19 appears less severe in children – Wolters Kluwer Health (free)

Related: A Review of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) – Indian Journal of Pediatrics (free) AND Detection of Covid-19 in Children in Early January 2020 in Wuhan, China – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Coronavirus with a baby: what you need to know to prepare and respond – The Conversation (free)

 


WHO Guideline: Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools

11 Mar, 2020 | 08:26h | UTC

Key messages and actions for COVID-19 prevention and control in schools – World Health Organization (free PDF)

News Release: COVID-19: IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children and support safe school operations – World Health Organization (free)

See also: Latest articles, guidelines and updates on the COVID-19 Outbreak (several free resources – updated daily)

 


Systematic Review: Safety of Ceftriaxone in Pediatrics

11 Mar, 2020 | 08:21h | UTC

Safety of ceftriaxone in paediatrics: a systematic review – Archives of Disease in Childhood (free)

 


Guideline: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection and Pregnancy

10 Mar, 2020 | 08:40h | UTC

Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and pregnancy – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (free)

Related: Novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) in pregnancy: What clinical recommendations to follow? – Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica (free) AND Novel coronavirus infection and pregnancy – Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (free) AND Preprint: CORONAVIRUS IN PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY: RAPID REVIEW AND EXPERT CONSENSUS – medRxiv (free PDF) AND Guidelines for pregnant women with suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (free) AND Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: What obstetricians need to know – American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (free PDF) AND In the race for coronavirus vaccines, don’t leave pregnant women behind – STAT (free)

See also: Latest developments on the COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak (several resources – updated daily)

 


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