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Topic: Testing and Treatment
March 23, 2020
Drive-Through Screening Center for COVID-19: a Safe and Efficient Screening System against Massive Community Outbreak
Kwon et al share the concept, advantages, and limitations of the drive-through screening centers designed and implemented in Korea for COVID-19 testing. This could be implemented in other countries to cope with COVID-19 testing needs. Kwon et al. (Mar 23, 2020). Drive-Through Screening Center for COVID-19: a Safe and Efficient Screening System against Massive Community…
March 20, 2020
Artificial Intelligence Distinguishes COVID-19 from Community Acquired Pneumonia on Chest CT
The researchers used data from 4,356 chest CT exams from 3,322 patients to develop a deep learning model that can accurately detect COVID-19 and differentiate it from community acquired pneumonia and other lung diseases. Li et al. (March 19, 2020). Artificial Intelligence Distinguishes COVID-19 from Community Acquired Pneumonia on Chest CT. Radiology. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2020200905
Effect of continuous renal replacement therapy on all-cause mortality in COVID-19 patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation: a retrospective cohort study
This cohort study of 36 COVID-19 patients with invasive mechanical ventilation, some of whom received continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), found that CRRT was independently associated with a reduced risk of mortality in these patients. The authors state that further studies with larger sample sizes are needed. Yang et al. (March 16, 2020). Effect of…
March 19, 2020
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens
This study of 1,070 specimens collected from 205 patients detected SARS-CoV-2 in specimens from multiple sites, (blood, feces, etc.) suggesting that testing from multiple sites may improve the sensitivity and reduce false-positive results. Wang et al. (Mar 11, 2020). Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.3786
March 18, 2020
Wuhan and Hubei COVID-19 mortality analysis reveals the critical role of timely supply of medical resources
This article demonstrates that the measures taken in hospitals in Hubei Province and Wuhan to increase medical resources such as more aided health workers, additional makeshift beds and acute care beds may have played a critical role in reducing mortality rates and improving recovery rates. This may provide useful guidance to countries grappling with overwhelmed…
March 17, 2020
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
March 16, 2020
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…
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