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M-A: Efficacy of covid-19 vaccines in immunocompromised patients.

Efficacy of covid-19 vaccines in immunocompromised patients: systematic review and meta-analysis – The BMJ News Release: Study suggests additional covid-19 vaccine doses for immunocompromised patients – BMJ Newsroom Related: Response to additional COVID-19 vaccine doses in people who are immunocompromised: a rapid review.   Commentary on Twitter NEW RESEARCH: Additional doses of covid-19 vaccine are […]

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[Preprint] RECOVERY trial shows Baricitinib reduces deaths in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

News Release: RECOVERY trial shows Baricitinib reduces deaths in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 – University of Oxford Original study: Baricitinib in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial and updated meta-analysis – medRxiv Commentaries: Arthritis drug reduces mortality in severe COVID-19, huge clinical trial finds – Science Covid-19: Anti-inflammatory […]

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M-A: Use of tocilizumab and sarilumab alone or in combination with corticosteroids for covid-19.

Use of tocilizumab and sarilumab alone or in combination with corticosteroids for covid-19: systematic review and network meta-analysis – BMJ Medicine Editorial: Treatment of severe covid-19 with interleukin 6 receptor inhibition – BMJ Medicine Related study (just published): Mortality Rates Among Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Infection Treated With Tocilizumab and Corticosteroids: A Bayesian Reanalysis of […]

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M-A: Evaluation of budesonide-formoterol for maintenance and reliever therapy among patients with poorly controlled asthma.

Evaluation of Budesonide-Formoterol for Maintenance and Reliever Therapy Among Patients With Poorly Controlled Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open  

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Review: Diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period) Related: ERS clinical practice guidelines on treatment of sarcoidosis. ATS Guideline: Diagnosis and Detection of Sarcoidosis WASOG statement on the diagnosis and management of sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension. Sarcoidosis: A clinical overview from symptoms to diagnosis. Podcast: Sarcoidosis Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, […]

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Prescribing Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir for Covid-19: How to recognize and manage drug–drug interactions.

Prescribing Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir: How to Recognize and Manage Drug–Drug Interactions – Annals of Internal Medicine Related: Statement on potential drug-drug interactions between Ritonavir-boosted Nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) and concomitant medications; antiarrhythmics, oral anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, anticonvulsants, antineoplastics, and neuropsychiatric drugs are among the drugs of concern. Pfizer antiviral pills may be risky with other medications – NBC News The […]

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Anticoagulation in Patients With COVID-19: JACC Review Topic of the Week.

Anticoagulation in Patients With COVID-19: JACC Review Topic of the Week – Journal of the American College of Cardiology Commentary: Review of Anticoagulation in Patients With COVID-19: Key Points – American College of Cardiology  

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Guideline: Plasma exchange and glucocorticoid dosing for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis.

Plasma exchange and glucocorticoid dosing for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis: a clinical practice guideline – The BMJ See also: The effects of plasma exchange in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis – The BMJ   Commentary on Twitter New rapid recommendation makes a weak recommendation against plasma exchange in patients with […]

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CDC issues long-awaited new guidance on when to wear masks.

CDC issues long-awaited new guidance on when to wear masks – STAT See also: As mask mandates fade, experts say use of masks likely will not – STAT  

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ESCMID COVID-19 guidelines: diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2.

ESCMID COVID-19 guidelines: diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2 – Clinical Microbiology and Infection  

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