Study: Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and risk factors for susceptibility and infectivity
Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and risk factors for susceptibility and infectivity in Wuhan: a retrospective observational study – The Lancet Infectious Diseases Related Report: SARS-CoV-2 setting-specific transmission rates. Households showed the highest transmission rates (21.1%). Asymptomatic infections do occur but much less efficiently than symptomatic infection Commentary on Twitter A new, very large #SARSCoV2 […]
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What we know about Covid-19 reinfection so far
What we know about covid-19 reinfection so far – The BMJ Commentary on Twitter With most coronaviruses, recovery confers a degree of immunity to reinfection. But a small number of patients have caught #COVID19 for a second time. What do we know and how worried we should be?https://t.co/NOA0TWAS2g@stokel — The BMJ (@bmj_latest) January 19, […]
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Meta-analysis: Safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine in acutely ill adults requiring non-invasive ventilation
Safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine in acutely ill adults requiring non-invasive ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials – CHEST (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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Randomized trial: Inhaled Treprostinil in pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease
Inhaled Treprostinil in Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Interstitial Lung Disease – New England Journal of Medicine Commentaries: Inhaled Treprostinil Beneficial in Pulmonary Hypertension – HealthDay Commentary on Twitter Patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease were randomly assigned to inhale treprostinil or placebo. At 16 weeks, there was a significant improvement in […]
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Study: Vaping combined with smoking may be as harmful as smoking cigarettes alone
Association of Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Use Patterns With Levels of Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers Among US Adults: Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study – Circulation Commentaries: Vaping combined with smoking is likely as harmful as smoking cigarettes alone, study finds – American Heart Association AND CVD Biomarker Levels Up for Dual Use […]
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Randomized trial: In patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia, adjunctive oral dexamethasone reduced the length of stay and ICU admissions, with no difference in mortality rates
Adjunctive treatment with oral dexamethasone in non-ICU patients hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia: A randomised clinical trial – European Respiratory Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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Position paper: Chest CT diagnosis and clinical management of drug-related pneumonitis in patients receiving molecular targeting agents and immune checkpoint inhibitors
Chest CT Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Drug-related Pneumonitis in Patients Receiving Molecular Targeting Agents and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Position Paper from the Fleischner Society – Radiology
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Meta-analysis: Prophylactic macrolides beneficial for patients with COPD with frequent exacerbations
Prophylactic antibiotics for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library Summary: Prophylactic antibiotics for people with COPD – Cochrane Library
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CDC Study: Performance of an antigen-based test for asymptomatic and symptomatic SARS-CoV-2
Performance of an Antigen-Based Test for Asymptomatic and Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Testing at Two University Campuses — Wisconsin, September–October 2020 – CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Commentary on Twitter New @CDCMMWR shows COVID-19 antigen tests can be fast and inexpensive but sometimes require a second test to confirm the result. Protect others until your […]
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Herd immunity by infection is not an option
Herd immunity by infection is not an option – Science
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