Persistent neurologic symptoms and cognitive dysfunction in non‐hospitalized Covid‐19 “long haulers” – Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology Commentary: 85% of COVID-19 long-haulers have multiple brain-related symptoms – LiveScience AND ‘Brain fog’ and other neurologic symptoms can last for months after Covid – NBC News AND Neurologic Symptoms Persistent for Many COVID-19 ‘Long-Haulers’ – Health […]
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How COVID-19 Affects the Brain – JAMA Psychiatry Commentary on Twitter #COVID19 brain symptoms are a rising concern. Mechanisms of brain damage by the virus include lasting neuroinflammation, thrombotic events and alteration of neurotransmitters release. Consequently, people suffer cognitive, emotional and behavioral symptoms https://t.co/pTzJo6DLV8 — JAMA Psychiatry (@JAMAPsych) March 26, 2021
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Covid-19: Middle aged women face greater risk of debilitating long term symptoms – The BMJ Linked Opinion: The stigma is real for people living with long covid – The BMJ Opinion
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Sensitivity of infectious SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 variants to neutralizing antibodies – Nature Medicine Commentaries on Twitter Now a peer-reviewed pub in a top journal, this elegant study clearly shows that variant B.1.351 isn't stopped by antibodies from prior infection or the Pfizer vax. We'll have revised vaccines, but we don't yet. Please behave […]
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Contested effects and chaotic policies: the 2020 story of (hydroxy) chloroquine for treating COVID‐19 – Cochrane Library Commentary and Infographic: Is chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine useful in treating people with COVID-19, or in preventing infection in people who have been exposed to the virus? – Cochrane Library Original review: Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for prevention and treatment […]
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Covid: The London bus trip that saved maybe a million lives – BBC Related: Covid-19: The Inside Story of the RECOVERY Trial Commentary on Twitter Very cool story by @JamesTGallagher about a convo on a London bus that led to the creation of the RECOVERY trial, which has been a shining (& too rare) […]
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Pushing back against U.S. health officials, AstraZeneca says new analysis confirms efficacy of its Covid-19 vaccine – STAT News release: AZD1222 US Phase III primary analysis confirms safety and efficacy – AstraZeneca See also: Latest results put Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID vaccine back on track – Nature AND AstraZeneca’s absurd and unprecedented dispute with regulators, explained – […]
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Assessing transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7 in England – Nature Related: Study confirms higher transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7 (study and commentary) Commentary on Twitter Just published @nature: Transmissibility of the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant https://t.co/dsMge8bB83 "A substantial transmission advantage with a 50 to 100% higher reproduction number"Secondary attack rates were 30-40% higher than ancestral […]
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Remote management of covid-19 using home pulse oximetry and virtual ward support – The BMJ Related: Virtual clinics are reassuring but sometimes daunting – The BMJ Commentary on Twitter Our new BMJ paper – home oximetry and virtual wards (how to do it, when to do it, tips and caveats). @drmknight @mattinadakim @CeciliaVindrola Naomi […]
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Effect of Helmet Noninvasive Ventilation vs High-Flow Nasal Oxygen on Days Free of Respiratory Support in Patients With COVID-19 and Moderate to Severe Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: The HENIVOT Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period) Editorial: Respiratory Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Is It Time to Consider Using a Helmet? Video: Helmet […]
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