[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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Report: Risk of death from Covid-19 significantly increased in countries where most are overweight
Report: COVID-19 and Obesity: The 2021 Atlas Commentaries: Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds – CNN AND Covid-19: Highest death rates seen in countries with most overweight populations – The BMJ AND Covid-19: We must tackle obesity and health inequalities in order to build back better […]
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CDC study: Body mass index and risk for COVID-19–related hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, invasive mechanical ventilation, and death
Body Mass Index and Risk for COVID-19–Related Hospitalization, Intensive Care Unit Admission, Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, and Death — United States, March–December 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Commentaries: CDC: Obese adults at higher risk for hospitalization, death from COVID-19 – UPI AND Obesity a Big Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19, Study Confirms – […]
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New CDC Guideline for fully vaccinated individuals says people can get together indoors without masks. Precautions should continue in public.
Guideline: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People– Centers for Disease Control and Prevention See also: When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated: How to Protect Yourself and Others – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Commentaries: You’re fully vaccinated? The CDC says you can now have friends and family over for dinner – Vox AND […]
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Systematic review: High‐flow nasal cannula for respiratory support in adult intensive care patients
High‐flow nasal cannula for respiratory support in adult intensive care patients – Cochrane Library Summary: High-flow nasal cannulae for breathing support in adult intensive care patients – Cochrane Library
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[Preprint] Increased risk of hospitalization associated with infection with SARS-CoV-2 Lineage B.1.1.7 in Denmark
Increased Risk of Hospitalisation Associated with Infection with SARS-CoV-2 Lineage B.1.1.7 in Denmark – The Lancet Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more) ?~64% MORE SEVERE—The already more contagious #B117 variant from ?? is now found to increase risk of #COVID19 hospitalization by 64% versus other strains, says Denmark’s ?? CDC. Denmark sequences […]
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