Systematic review: Does behavioral support help people to stop smoking?
Behavioural interventions for smoking cessation: an overview and network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library Summary: Does behavioural support help people to stop smoking? – Cochrane Library
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Imaging of Pulmonary Hypertension in Adults: A Position Paper from the Fleischner Society
Imaging of Pulmonary Hypertension in Adults: A Position Paper from the Fleischner Society – Radiology
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Pragmatic Recommendations for the Management of COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Editorial: Recommendations for the Management of COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries – The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Pragmatic Recommendations for the Management of Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries – The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Pragmatic Recommendations for the […]
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Study estimates 50% of new SARS-CoV-2 infections have originated from exposure to asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic individuals
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission From People Without COVID-19 Symptoms – JAMA Network Open Commentary: At least 50% of COVID-19 cases spread from people without symptoms, a new study found – Business Insider AND More than half of Covid-19 infections acquired from asymptomatic carriers – MedicalResearch Commentary on Twitter More useful science. More than half of cases […]
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CoronaVac study in Brazil: Is the vaccine 50%, 78%, or 100% effective?
Third time’s the charm? Brazil scales back efficacy claims for COVID-19 vaccine from China – Science See also: CoronaVac’s Overall Efficacy in Brazil Measured at 50.4% – Bloomberg
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Meta-analysis: Saliva vs. nasopharyngeal swabs equally sensitive for Covid-19 diagnosis
The Sensitivity and Costs of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Infection With Saliva Versus Nasopharyngeal Swabs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine Commentary: Saliva, Nasopharyngeal Samples Equally Sensitive for SARS-CoV-2 – Physician’s Weekly Commentary on Twitter Nasopharyngeal swab or saliva to diagnose covid-19?A systematic review of 37 studies, 7332 paired sampleshttps://t.co/mOTpXSz8I3@AnnalsofIM supports […]
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Clinical trial finds vitamin D does not ward off colds and flu
Clinical trial finds vitamin D does not ward off colds and flu – QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Original study: The effect of vitamin D supplementation on acute respiratory tract infection in older Australian adults: an analysis of data from the D-Health Trial – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
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Study: Pulmonary embolism detected in 6% of patients with COPD admitted to the hospital with acute worsening of respiratory symptoms
Prevalence of Pulmonary Embolism Among Patients With COPD Hospitalized With Acutely Worsening Respiratory Symptoms – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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Covid-19: When to start invasive ventilation is “the million dollar question”
Covid-19: When to start invasive ventilation is “the million dollar question” – The BMJ Commentary on Twitter Options for ventilating covid-19 patients have expanded since the first wave of the pandemic, but doctors are unsure of the best management pathway because evidence is lacking, reports @ingridtorjesenhttps://t.co/iKldASmahF — The BMJ (@bmj_latest) January 14, 2021
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Covid-19 Vaccine — Frequently Asked Questions
Covid-19 Vaccine — Frequently Asked Questions – New England Journal of Medicine
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