RCT: Electronic directly observed therapy is noninferior to in-person observed therapy for ensuring adherence to tuberculosis treatment.
In-Person vs Electronic Directly Observed Therapy for Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial – JAMA Network Open Commentary on Twitter In this 2-year study, data showed that electronic directly observed therapy (eDOT) was as effective as traditional in-person DOT for ensuring high adherence to treatment of tuberculosis disease. @CDC_TB @nycHealthy @ColumbiaMed https://t.co/yTrU1JRuwn pic.twitter.com/QXthE4d266 […]
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Cohort study: Among patients who survived ICU treatment for COVID-19, 75% still reported physical, mental, or cognitive symptoms after 1 year.
Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With 1-Year Survival Following Intensive Care Unit Treatment for COVID-19 – JAMA Commentaries: 75% of COVID ICU survivors have physical symptoms 1 year on – CIDRAP Majority of COVID-19 survivors experience health problems one-year post ICU admission – News Medical
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[Preprint] Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and length of stay compared with Delta.
Omicron (BA.1) SARS-CoV-2 variant is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and length of stay compared with Delta (B.1.617.2) – medRxiv Commentary on Twitter In Portugal, Omicron hospitalizations were 75% reduced compared with Delta, risk adjusted. Vaccination reduced hospitalizations 84%, w/a booster 93%https://t.co/MvkfuF3mzx pic.twitter.com/zyk2INWNis — Eric Topol (@EricTopol) January 23, 2022
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[Preprint] Cohort study: Reduced risk of hospitalization associated with infection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron relative to Delta.
Reduced Risk of Hospitalisation Associated With Infection With SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Relative to Delta: A Danish Cohort Study – SSRN / Preprints with The Lancet Commentaries: Danish report: lower risk of hospitalisation with Omicron – Copenhagen Post Omicron has a 36% lower risk for hospitalization compared to Delta: Denmark study – Outbreak News Today Commentary […]
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Early assessment of the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant in South Africa.
Early assessment of the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant in South Africa: a data linkage study – The Lancet Commentary: Omicron severity: milder but not mild – The Lancet Commentary on Twitter Early assessment of the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant in S. Africa, Lancet. Individuals with Omicron vs previous […]
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WHO drops opposition to boosters – recommends third Pfizer jab for adults & two vaccines for children ages 5 & up.
WHO Drops Opposition to Boosters – Recommends Third Pfizer Jab for Adults & Two Vaccines for Children Ages 5 & Up – Health Policy Watch Related: WHO updated roadmap for prioritizing uses of COVID-19 vaccines. WHO advisers weigh in on COVID-19 boosters, Pfizer vaccine in younger kids.
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ACP living, rapid review: risk for reinfection after SARS-CoV-2.
Risk for Reinfection After SARS-CoV-2: A Living, Rapid Review for American College of Physicians Practice Points on the Role of the Antibody Response in Conferring Immunity Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection – Annals of Internal Medicine Commentary on Twitter Risk for Reinfection After #SARSCoV2: previous infection reduced risk for reinfection by 87% (95% CI, 84% to […]
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RCT: CPAP improved outcomes in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19, but high-flow nasal oxygen was not better than conventional oxygen therapy.
Effect of Noninvasive Respiratory Strategies on Intubation or Mortality Among Patients With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and COVID-19: The RECOVERY-RS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Editorial: Defining Optimal Respiratory Support for Patients With COVID-19 – JAMA Commentary on Twitter RCT of patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to #COVID19 found an initial strategy […]
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A guide to immunotherapy for COVID-19.
A guide to immunotherapy for COVID-19 – Nature Medicine
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WHO advisers weigh in on COVID-19 boosters, Pfizer vaccine in younger kids.
WHO advisers weigh in on COVID-19 boosters, Pfizer vaccine in younger kids – CIDRAP See also: Interim recommendations for use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, BNT162b2, under Emergency Use Listing – World Health Organization
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