M-A: Serological evidence of human infection with SARS-CoV-2
Serological evidence of human infection with SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Global Health Invited Commentary: COVID-19 serosurveys for public health decision making – The Lancet Global Health Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more) Now out: our systematic review and meta-analysis on seroprevalence surveys for SARS-CoV-2 is now out […]
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Lab study shows Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can also neutralize B.1.351, P1 and B.1.1.7 variants
Neutralizing Activity of BNT162b2-Elicited Serum – New England Journal of Medicine Commentaries: Expert reaction to NEJM correspondence paper looking at the neutralising activity of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants in the lab – Science Media Centre AND Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study – Reuters
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USPSTF Statement: begin screening for lung cancer at age 50 years instead of 55 years for patients at risk
Recommendation Statement: Screening for Lung Cancer – US Preventive Services Task Force Editorials: Broadened Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening: Challenges and Uncertainty for Implementation and Equity – JAMA AND Expanded Access to Lung Cancer Screening—Implementing Wisely to Optimize Health – JAMA Network Open AND New USPSTF Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening: Better but Not Enough […]
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Restricting daily chest radiography in the ICU: Implementing evidence-based medicine to decrease utilization
Restricting Daily Chest Radiography in the Intensive Care Unit: Implementing Evidence-Based Medicine to Decrease Utilization – Journal of the American College of Radiology Commentary: Curbing daily use of chest x-ray in ICU cuts major costs – AuntMinnie (free registration required) Commentary on Twitter "Changing ordering practices in the adult ICUs to align with established […]
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RCT: 5 days of high-dose amoxicillin therapy noninferior to 10 days for the treatment of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia
Short-Course Antimicrobial Therapy for Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The SAFER Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period) Editorial: Rightsizing Treatment for Pneumonia in Children Commentary: Five days of antibiotics fine for children with pneumonia – McMaster University Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more) This is fantastic! In outpatient community […]
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[Preprint] Systematic review: Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection vs. persistent COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 Sequence Characteristics of COVID-19 Persistence and Reinfection – medRxiv Commentary: How can physicians distinguish between COVID-19 persistence and SARS-CoV-2 reinfection? – News Medical
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Ten things to consider when implementing rationing guidelines during a pandemic
Ten things to consider when implementing rationing guidelines during a pandemic – Intensive Care Medicine Commentary on Twitter Rationing in #pandemic? Consider1⃣identify scarce resources2⃣exhaust ways to integrate3⃣be clear/involve public4⃣prognosis/age5⃣responsibilities6⃣pt goals/choice7⃣disabilities, poverty, racism8⃣prioritize9⃣legal coverage?impact on HCWs#COVID19 https://t.co/iSWVbqH3FY pic.twitter.com/bIoYmsSKQD — Intens Care Med (@yourICM) March 7, 2021
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Study confirms higher transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7
Estimated transmissibility and impact of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7 in England – Science Commentary: Study confirms B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is more transmissible – News Medical Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more) Our paper “Estimated transmissibility and impact of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7 in England” has now been published in Science (early release: https://t.co/8LRLp669LL). […]
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New study of Coronavirus variants predicts virus evolving to escape current vaccines, treatments
News release: New Study of Coronavirus Variants Predicts Virus Evolving to Escape Current Vaccines, Treatments – Columbia University Irving Medical Center Original study: Antibody Resistance of SARS-CoV-2 Variants B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 – Nature Commentary on Twitter The B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 SARS-CoV-2 variants (first detected in South Africa and the UK, respectively) show increased resistance […]
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Colchicine and COVID-19: a Tale of Two Trials
Colchicine and COVID-19: a Tale of Two Trials – CVCT CardioBrief Study 1: RECOVERY trial: Colchicine arm stopped for lack of efficacy in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Study 2: [Preprint] Efficacy of Colchicine in Non-Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
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