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How well does the AstraZeneca vaccine work? An expert reviews the current evidence

How well does the AstraZeneca vaccine work? An expert reviews the current evidence – The Conversation  

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Video: Coronavirus Variants

Coronavirus Variants – JAMA  

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Perspective | COVID-19 in 2021—Continuing Uncertainty

COVID-19 in 2021—Continuing Uncertainty – JAMA  

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RCT: Ivermectin does not improve time to resolution of symptoms among adults with mild COVID-19

Effect of Ivermectin on Time to Resolution of Symptoms Among Adults With Mild COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Commentaries: Ivermectin: Yet Another Fad Runs Into The Brick Wall Known As “Actual Science” – Brief-19 AND Ivermectin doesn’t speed recovery from mild COVID-19, study shows – CIDRAP  

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RCT: Following high-risk surgery, automated closed-loop oxygen administration promotes a higher time within range as compared to standard manual administration

Automated closed-loop versus standard manual oxygen administration after major abdominal or thoracic surgery: an international multicentre randomised controlled study – European Heart Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)  

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RCT: Inspiratory muscle training with an electronic resistive loading device improves prolonged weaning outcomes

Inspiratory Muscle Training With an Electronic Resistive Loading Device Improves Prolonged Weaning Outcomes in a Randomized Controlled Trial – Critical Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)   Commentaries on Twitter In 101 patients on MV, inspiratory muscle training vs T-piece led to better maximal inspiratory pressure, weaning success, and 60d-survival.Thanks to @CritCareReviews […]

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Study: Smoking is associated with a higher risk of hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19 in a dose-dependent manner

Association of Smoking and Cumulative Pack-Year Exposure With COVID-19 Outcomes in the Cleveland Clinic COVID-19 Registry – JAMA Internal Medicine Commentary: Heavy smokers have DOUBLE the risk of dying of COVID-19 – Daily Mail  

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A Review of Persistent Post-COVID Syndrome (PPCS)

A Review of Persistent Post-COVID Syndrome (PPCS) – Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology  

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Systematic Review: Filtering Facepiece Respirator (N95 Respirator) Reprocessing

Filtering Facepiece Respirator (N95 Respirator) Reprocessing: A Systematic Review – JAMA   Commentary on Twitter Reuse of N95 and related masks, a review of 42 studies https://t.co/PqnC5kzlrWComparison of merits of 5 different methods for retaining filtration https://t.co/PqnC5kzlrW@JAMA_current by @MSchumm90 and colleagues @UCLAHealth ? pic.twitter.com/Q6UMhhUhLy — Eric Topol (@EricTopol) March 3, 2021  

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The Potential Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Will SARS-CoV-2 Become a Recurrent Seasonal Infection?

The Potential Future of the COVID-19 PandemicWill SARS-CoV-2 Become a Recurrent Seasonal Infection? – JAMA Author Interview: Will COVID-19 Become a Recurrent Seasonal Disease? – JAMA  

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