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March 17, 2020
Radiology Department Preparedness for COVID-19: Radiology Scientific Expert Panel
In this report, the Radiology Editorial Board share policies developed by several healthcare systems describing their top priorities for COVID-19 preparedness in their environment. Mossa-Basha et al. (Mar 16, 2020). Radiology Department Preparedness for COVID-19: Radiology Scientific Expert Panel. Radiology. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2020200988
Clinical outcome of 55 asymptomatic cases at the time of hospital admission infected with SARS-Coronavirus-2 in Shenzhen, China
The study presents epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 55 asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2 in China. The authors found that asymptomatic infection was more common in middle aged people who had close contact with infected family members, and that a majority of cases developed mild or moderate symptoms. Wang et al. (Mar 17, 2020). Clinical outcome…
Risk Factors of Healthcare Workers with Corona Virus Disease 2019: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Designated Hospital of Wuhan in China
This retrospective cohort study of 72 HCWs who developed acute respiratory symptoms while providing medical treatment at a tertiary hospital in Wuhan suggests that HCWs who worked in high-risk departments (departments with medical or surgical procedures that generate respiratory aerosols), long duty hours, and suboptimal hand hygiene after contact with patients had a higher risk…
A 55-Day-Old Female Infant infected with COVID 19: presenting with pneumonia, liver, and heart damage
This case study based on a 55-day old infant with COVID-19 in China reported that the infant had multiple organ damage and rapid disease changes. Identification, diagnosis, clinical course and disease progression, and treatment of this patient are described in detail. Cui et al. (Mar 17, 2020). A 55-Day-Old Female Infant infected with COVID 19:…
Self-Service Diagnosis of COVID19-Ready for Prime Time?
This articles discusses the benefits, policy implications and limitations of using self-service diagnostic tests for COVID-19 as a new delivery model on a large scale setting in the US. Nundy & Patel (Mar 16, 2020). Self-Service Diagnosis of COVID19-Ready for Prime Time? JAMA. https://jamanetwork.com/channels/health-forum/fullarticle/2763264
Screening of faecal microbiota transplant donors during the COVID-19 outbreak: suggestions for urgent updates from an international expert panel
Ianiro et al propose several additions to the current donor screening measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Ianiro et al. (Mar 16, 2020). Screening of faecal microbiota transplant donors during the COVID-19 outbreak: suggestions for urgent updates from an international expert panel. Lancet Gastro Hepato Jour. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-1253(20)30082-0
Investigation of three clusters of COVID-19 in Singapore: implications for surveillance and response measures
Pung et al describe the measures used to identify and investigate the first 3 clusters of COVID-19 in Singapore and emphasize the importance for other countries to conduct active case-finding among close contacts of cases to prevent clusters from spreading. Pung et al. (Mar 16, 2020). Investigation of three clusters of COVID-19 in Singapore: implications…
Initial Investigation of Transmission of COVID-19 Among Crew Members During Quarantine of a Cruise Ship — Yokohama, Japan, February 2020
This MMWR article underscores the need for swift epidemiologic investigation as soon as a COVID-19 case is detected in an area or group where a large number of persons gather in a closed or crowded setting (e.g., a cruise ship, music venue, health care setting, sports arena, etc). Close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases should…
An Analysis of 38 Pregnant Women with 2 COVID-19, Their Newborn Infants, and Maternal-Fetal Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Maternal Coronavirus Infections and Pregnancy Outcomes
Schwartz studied 38 pregnant women with COVID-19 in China to understand the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes and found that there were no maternal deaths, no confirmed cases of intrauterine transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from mothers to their fetuses, and all neonatal specimens tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. Schwartz (Mar 17, 2020). An Analysis of 38…
The positive impact of lockdown in Wuhan on containing the COVID-19 outbreak in China
Lau et al review the positive impacts (significant decrease in the growth rate and increase in the doubling time of COVID-19 cases) that could be attributed to rigorous Chinese lockdown measures, and suggest stringent containment measures should be considered for heavily affected areas to buy time and enable medical facilities to cope with increasing intensive…
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