Guidance on syndrome of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia occurring after coronavirus Vaccination
Guidance produced from the Expert Haematology Panel (EHP) focussed on syndrome of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia occurring after coronavirus Vaccination – British Society of Haematology Related: Exceedingly rare side effects reported with AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK – 22 cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with low levels of platelets out of 18 million vaccinated individuals […]
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Antibody persistence for at least 6 months after the second dose of mRNA vaccine (Moderna) for Covid-19
Antibody Persistence through 6 Months after the Second Dose of mRNA-1273 Vaccine for Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine Commentary: Moderna COVID Vaccine Offers Protection for at Least 6 Months: Study – HealthDay Related: [Press release – not published yet] Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is 91% effective for at least 6 months Commentary on Twitter […]
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Differences in susceptibility of circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 to neutralization by convalescent plasma or vaccinee (Sinopharm or Sinovac) serum
Susceptibility of Circulating SARS-CoV-2 Variants to Neutralization – New England Journal of Medicine Related studies: Another study indicates SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351, but not variant B.1.1.7, has partial resistance to neutralizing antibodies generated by natural infection or mRNA vaccination – Nature Medicine AND Pfizer coronavirus vaccine found to be moderately less effective against B.1.351 variant AND […]
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CDC Updated Guidance: “It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, but the risk is generally considered to be low”
Science Brief: SARS-CoV-2 and Surface (Fomite) Transmission for Indoor Community Environments – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related: Catching COVID from surfaces is very unlikely. So perhaps we can ease up on the disinfecting – The Conversation AND Coronavirus is in the air — there’s too much focus on surfaces – Nature AND COVID-19 rarely spreads through […]
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Consensus Statement: Perioperative management of patients with pulmonary hypertension undergoing non-cardiothoracic, non-obstetric surgery
Perioperative management of patients with pulmonary hypertension undergoing non-cardiothoracic, non-obstetric surgery: a systematic review and expert consensus statement – British Journal of Anaesthesia
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Leadership Essentials for CHEST Medicine Professionals: Models, Attributes, and Styles
Leadership Essentials for CHEST Medicine Professionals: Models, Attributes, and Styles – CHEST Commentary and Summary: Leadership 101 – Commitments, Character, Competencies – Journal Feed
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ACP Guidance: Appropriate Use of Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections
Appropriate Use of Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections: Best Practice Advice From the American College of Physicians – Annals of Internal Medicine Summary for Patients: Appropriate Use of Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections: Best Practice Advice From the American College of Physicians News release: ACP best practice advice: Shorter course of antibiotics may be appropriate […]
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Long Covid Implications for the workplace
Long Covid Implications for the workplace – Occupational Medicine
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Cohort study: Association between pre-existing respiratory disease and its treatment, and severe COVID-19
Association between pre-existing respiratory disease and its treatment, and severe COVID-19: a population cohort study – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
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U.S. Saw Over 520,000 Excess Deaths in 2020, Most from COVID-19
U.S. Saw Over 520,000 Excess Deaths in 2020, Most from COVID-19 – NEJM Journal Watch Original study: Excess Deaths From COVID-19 and Other Causes in the US, March 1, 2020, to January 2, 2021 – JAMA Editorial: Learning From Excess Pandemic Deaths – JAMA
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