M-A: Tuberculosis screening among HIV-positive inpatients.
Tuberculosis screening among HIV-positive inpatients: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis – The Lancet HIV Commentary on Twitter Tuberculosis screening among HIV-positive inpatients: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis https://t.co/DqTUr2JxHy In setting where TB prevalence is > 10%, WHO now strongly recommends molecular rapid diagnostic testing in all medical inpatient […]
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Review: Tobacco and nicotine use.
Tobacco and nicotine use – Nature Reviews Disease Primers (if the link is paywalled, try this one) Infographic: Tobacco and nicotine use (if the link is paywalled, try this one) Commentary on Twitter Get Primed on Tobacco and nicotine use with our NEW PrimeView! FREE to download this week! #smokinghttps://t.co/OYwqtYwWLb pic.twitter.com/11xDdLFTvC — Nature Reviews […]
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[Preprint] RCT: Vitamin D supplements did not prevent Covid-19 or other acute respiratory infections.
Vitamin D Supplements for Prevention of Covid-19 or other Acute Respiratory Infections: a Phase 3 Randomized Controlled Trial (CORONAVIT) – medRxiv Related: M-A: Low vitamin D levels do not aggravate COVID-19 risk or death, and vitamin D supplementation does not improve outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. In a Mendelian randomization study, researchers found no […]
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Cochrane Special Collection: Diagnosing tuberculosis.
Diagnosing tuberculosis – Cochrane Library
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RCT: Awake prone positioning did not improve outcomes in patients with moderate hypoxemia due to covid-19.
Prone positioning of patients with moderate hypoxaemia due to covid-19: multicentre pragmatic randomised trial (COVID-PRONE) – The BMJ Editorial: Awake prone positioning for patients with covid-19 News Release: Lying prone long enough to improve outcomes is difficult for many covid-19 patients – BMJ
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Systematic Review: Effectiveness and safety of pulse oximetry in remote patient monitoring of patients with COVID-19.
Effectiveness and safety of pulse oximetry in remote patient monitoring of patients with COVID-19: a systematic review – The Lancet Digital Health Commentaries: Home blood oxygen monitoring can help COVID patients spot early warning signs – Imperial College London Simple home oxygen monitors signal when to seek COVID care – CIDRAP
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RCT: Among critically ill patients with Covid-19, treatment with an antiplatelet agent had a low likelihood of improving organ support–free days within 21 days.
Effect of Antiplatelet Therapy on Survival and Organ Support–Free Days in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Editorial: Thromboinflammation and Antithrombotics in COVID-19: Accumulating Evidence and Current Status – JAMA Commentary: Aspirin may improve 3-month survival for patients critically ill with COVID-19 – Imperial College London Commentaries on Twitter […]
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WHO releases clinical management guidelines for influenza.
News Release: WHO releases clinical management guidelines for influenza – World Health Organization Original Report: Guidelines for the clinical management of severe illness from influenza virus infections – World Health Organization
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Preventing and treating the common cold: what’s the evidence?
Preventing and treating the common cold: what’s the evidence? – Evidently Cochrane Commentary on Twitter Preventing & treating the #CommonCold: what’s the evidence? https://t.co/kWHTwX1spb Dr Lynda Ware looks at 14 possible interventions, including: ☀️ vitamin supplements, ? medicines, ? home & herbal remedies? vaccines Might anything help & what are the possible risks? pic.twitter.com/ehpqEX8gwp […]
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Review: When to operate after SARS-CoV-2 infection?
When to operate after SARS-CoV-2 infection? A review on the recent consensus recommendation of the DGC/BDC and the DGAI/BDA – Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery Related: Guideline Update: Timing of elective surgery and risk assessment after SARS-CoV-2 infection – “The guidance remains that patients should avoid elective surgery within 7 weeks of infection, unless the benefits of […]
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