Meta-analysis: Corticosteroid use in COVID-19 patients
Corticosteroid use in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis on clinical outcomes – Critical Care Related meta-analysis: Corticosteroids for Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) With Different Disease Severity: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials – Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
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Evidence summary and clinical decision algorithm to guide clinicians in the care of the hypoxemic, non-intubated patients with suspected Covid-19
Knowledge translation tools to guide care of non-intubated patients with acute respiratory illness during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Critical Care
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Guideline synopsis: Initiating Pharmacologic Treatment in Tobacco-Dependent Adults
Initiating Pharmacologic Treatment in Tobacco-Dependent Adults – JAMA (free for a limited period) Author Interview: Pharmacologic Management of Tobacco Cessation Original Guideline: Initiating Pharmacologic Treatment in Tobacco-Dependent Adults. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline – American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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USPSTF Statement: Interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults
Interventions for Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Persons – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Editorial: A Comprehensive Approach to Increase Adult Tobacco Cessation – JAMA Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Tobacco Cessation in Adults JAMA Patient Page: Interventions to Promote Tobacco Cessation
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Systematic review on prophylaxis for COVID-19: Hydroxychloroquine does not work, little evidence regarding other drugs
Prophylaxis for COVID-19: a systematic review – Clinical Microbiology and Infection
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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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