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February 20, 2020
Mental health services for older adults in China during the COVID-19 outbreak
Yang et al. describe the critical support needs for 30 million citizens in China who are older than 80, and the 40 million citizens who have long-term disabilities. Both of these criteria are related to much higher COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, which worsens the mental health issues already common in this population. Online mental health…
Online mental health services in China during the COVID-19 outbreak
Health care providers and the National Health Commission of China have noted increased stress among providers and the public due to COVID-19. Early in the outbreak, China began publishing guidelines for crisis interventions. In contrast to the SARS outbreak, current resources include smartphones and online interventions such as chat groups. A Feb 2020 survey reveals…
Tracking online heroisation and blame in epidemics
Atlani-Duault et al. report that the COVID-19 outbreak is giving rise to worldwide anxieties, rumors, and online misinformation. They advocate gathering data on local perceptions to help public authorities mount a more robust response and better targeted health communication strategies to identify and counter attempts to blame, scapegoat, and spread misinformation Atlani-Duault et al. (Feb…
The Neglected Health of International Migrant Workers in the COVID-19 epidemic
Liem et al. describe an often neglected group of individuals during outbreaks: international migrant workers (IMW). There are currently about 150 million IMW worldwide, of which 95% reside in areas with confirmed COVID-19. The authors highlight barriers IMW encounter in accessing health services during outbreaks and call for IMW health needs to be made an…
Chloroquine for the 2019 novel coronavirus
Colson et al. recommend investigation into the potential antiviral properties of drugs which have been proven to be harmless and whose pharmacokinetics and optimal dosage are well-known, including chloroquine phosphate. Colson et al. (Feb 15, 2020). Chloroquine for the 2019 novel coronavirus. Int J of Antimicrobial Agents. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.105923
Outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19): What is the role of radiologists?
The author outlines the roles of a radiologist in clinical setting during the COVID-19 outbreak. Kim (Feb 18, 2020). Outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19): What is the role of radiologists? European Radiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-06748-2
Initiation of a new infection control system for the COVID-19 outbreak
This commentary describes initiation of a new infection control system for the COVID-19 outbreak in China in light of pneumonia of unknown origin. Chen et al. (Feb 18, 2020). Initiation of a new infection control system for the COVID-19 outbreak: The Lancet Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30110-9
Clinical findings in a group of patients infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) outside of Wuhan, China: retrospective case series
Xu et al. report on clinical findings in a group of COVID-19 patients outside of Wuhan, China. They report that as of Feb 2020, compared with patients initially infected in Wuhan, the symptoms of patients in Zhejiang province are relatively mild. Xu et al. (Feb 19, 2020). Clinical findings in a group of patients infected…
Abnormal Coagulation parameters are associated with poor prognosis in patients with novel coronavirus pneumonia: Brief Report
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Critical care response to a hospital outbreak of the 2019-nCoV infection in Shenzhen, China
Liu et al. outline critical care response in a recent hospital outbreak of COVID-19 in Shenzhen, China. Liu et al. (Feb 19, 2020). Critical care response to a hospital outbreak of the 2019-nCoV infection in Shenzhen, China. Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-2786-x
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