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March 16, 2020
COVID-19: a potential public health problem for homeless populations
Cities with large homeless populations might face unique challenges while trying to contain COVID-19. Tsai & Wilson (Mar 11, 2020). COVID-19: a potential public health problem for homeless populations. Lancet. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(20)30053-0
Estimating Risk for Death from 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease, China, January–February 2020
In order to assess the severity of COVID-19 in China, the authors estimated the risk for death in Wuhan to be as high as 12% and about 1% in other more mildly affected areas. This study indicates that public health interventions, including social distancing and movement restrictions, should be implemented to bring the COVID-19 epidemic…
Case-Fatality Risk Estimates for COVID-19 Calculated by Using a Lag Time for Fatality
In this study, Wilson et al estimate the case-fatality risk for COVID-19 cases in China (3.5%); China, excluding Hubei Province (0.8%); 82 countries, territories, and areas (4.2%); and on a cruise ship (0.6%). Wilson et al. (Mar 16, 2020). Case-Fatality Risk Estimates for COVID-19 Calculated by Using a Lag Time for Fatality. Emerg Infect Dis….
Clinical Characteristics of 34 Children with Coronavirus Disease-2019 in the West of China: a Multiple-center Case Series
This retrospective, observational study of 34 children from 4 hospitals in China provides valuable insight into early diagnosis of COVID-19 in children and epidemic control policy making. Compared to adults, initial symptoms in pediatric cases included higher incidences of fever, vomiting and diarrhea. The key radiological difference between children and adults was the near absence…
Relationship between the ABO Blood Group and the COVID-19 Susceptibility
By comparing blood group distribution in 2,200 COVID-19 cases from Wuhan hospitals and 3,700 controls from corresponding regions, Zhao et al found that ABO blood groups display different association risks for infection with SARS-CoV-2. Consistent with risk patterns of ABO blood groups for other coronavirus infections, group A was associated with an increased risk whereas…
Ocular manifestations and clinical characteristics of 534 cases of COVID-19 in China: A cross-sectional study
Findings from 534 COVID-19 patients from 2 hospitals in Wuhan suggest that conjunctivitis congestion was one of the COVID-19 related ocular symptoms, which may have clinical diagnostic significance. Chen et al. (Mar 12, 2020). Ocular manifestations and clinical characteristics of 534 cases of COVID-19 in China: A cross-sectional study. Pre-print downloaded Mar 16 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.12.20034678
Managing neonates with respiratory failure due to SARS-CoV-2
De Luca lists several pathogenetic mechanisms to manage neonates with respiratory failure due to COVID-19. De Luca (Mar 6, 2020). Managing neonates with respiratory failure due to SARS-CoV-2. The Lancet Child & Adol Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(20)30073-0
Combination of western medicine and Chinese traditional patent medicine in treating a family case of COVID-19 in Wuhan
In this case report, the authors describe the clinical course and management of 3 cases from a family in Wuhan and suggest expected therapeutic effects of a Chinese traditional patent medicine, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid on COVID-19, and warrant further clinical trials. In another study of 2 mild and 2 severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients who were…
Experience of different upper respiratory tract sampling strategies for detection of COVID-19
The authors measure the sensitivity and specificity of throat and lingual swabs for the detection of COVID-19 based on a cohort study of two groups of suspected patients at 2 COVID-19 fixed-point hospitals in Wuhan. The positive rate of throat swabs was higher than lingual swabs; however due to the small sample size the findings…
Epidemiology of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease-19 in Gansu Province, China, 2020
Fan et al identify the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics that differed significantly during the first and second waves of illness in Gansu Province, which could be helpful in developing more effective local infection control policies and recommendations. Fan et al. (Mar 16, 2020). Epidemiology of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease-19 in Gansu Province, China, 2020. Emerg…
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