RCT: In non–critically ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19, the use of a P2Y12 Inhibitor (ticagrelor in 63% of patients and clopidogrel in 37%) in addition to a therapeutic dose of heparin did not improve survival free of organ support compared to the
Effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors on Survival Free of Organ Support Among Non–Critically Ill Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Editorial: Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With COVID-19—More Is Less? – JAMA Commentary: Adding a P2Y12 Inhibitor Does Not Improve Outcomes in COVID-19 – HealthDay
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COVID-19 testing infographics.
COVID-19 testing infographics – British Society for Immunology Commentary on Twitter It’s important to understand #COVID19 testing so everyone can make informed decisions about their health ℹ? Our infographics & blog have been updated with the latest information & guidance so you can find out what different tests mean for you ?https://t.co/7a5Ul6tEZn pic.twitter.com/mUzdZc13aa — […]
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ASCO Guideline: Management of stage III non–small-cell lung cancer.
Management of Stage III Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology
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Case series of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome after Covid-19 vaccination in the US.
Case Series of Thrombosis With Thrombocytopenia Syndrome After COVID-19 Vaccination—United States, December 2020 to August 2021 – Annals of Internal Medicine Editorial: The Epidemiology of Thrombosis With Thrombocytopenia Syndrome: Analogies With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia – Annals of Internal Medicine
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Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered.
Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered – The Conversation See also: The CDC updated its mask guidelines. What to know about ‘the highest level of protection’ – CNN Related: CDC urges Americans to wear most-protective mask or respirator that fits well and that they’ll wear consistently.
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Study raises doubts about rapid Covid tests’ reliability in early days after infection.
Study raises doubts about rapid Covid tests’ reliability in early days after infection – STAT Original Article (preprint): Discordant SARS-CoV-2 PCR and Rapid Antigen Test Results When Infectious: A December 2021 Occupational Case Series – medRxiv
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COVID-19 updated evidence: a Cochrane round-up.
COVID-19 evidence: a Cochrane round-up – Cochrane Library
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[Not published yet] Study in Israel finds fourth COVID booster has limited efficacy.
Israel Finds Fourth COVID Booster is Ineffective, While Hospitalised Omicron Patients Fare Much Better Than Delta Patients – Health Policy Watch See also: Israeli trial, world’s first, finds 4th dose ‘not good enough’ against Omicron – The Times of Israel Israel study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron – MedicalXpress
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Viewpoint: COVID-19 therapeutics for nonhospitalized patients.
COVID-19 Therapeutics for Nonhospitalized Patients – JAMA Editorial: Realizing the Potential of Anti–SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19 Management – JAMA
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WHO recommends two new drugs (Baricitinib and Sotrovimab) to treat COVID-19.
News release: WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID-19 – World Health Organization Infographic with the updated recommendations: A living WHO guideline on drugs for covid-19 – The BMJ Commentaries: WHO Recommends Two New COVID-19 Treatments – Cost and Availability Likely Barriers – Health Policy Watch Expert reaction to WHO recommending two drugs, sotrovimab […]
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