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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Covid-19: Norway investigates 23 deaths in frail elderly patients after vaccination
Covid-19: Norway investigates 23 deaths in frail elderly patients after vaccination – The BMJ See also: Covid-19 vaccination associated with adverse drug reactions in elderly people who are frail
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RECOVERY trial: No Benefit from convalescent plasma in hospitalized patients with Covid-19
RECOVERY trial closes recruitment to convalescent plasma treatment for patients hospitalised with COVID-19 Commentary: Covid: ‘Convalescent plasma no benefit to hospital patients’ – BBC
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Loss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says
Loss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says – CNN Original study: Prevalence and 6‐month recovery of olfactory dysfunction: a multicentre study of 1363 COVID‐19 patients – Journal of Internal Medicine
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Video (3 min): Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna – BBC
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Masks and face coverings for the lay public: A narrative update
Masks and Face Coverings for the Lay Public: A Narrative Update – Annals of Internal Medicine Related: Update Alert 4: Masks for Prevention of Respiratory Virus Infections, Including SARS-CoV-2, in Health Care and Community Settings – Annals of Internal Medicine Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more) Masks work. A new and comprehensive […]
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