Convalescent Plasma for Covid-19: works best for 65 -74yrs
Considering the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections, the paucity of treatment options, and the enthusiasm for and controversy about convalescent plasma,
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Is there a smokers paradox in Covid-19?
It is well established that cigarette smoking is associated with morbidity and mortality in several respiratory infections. However data from
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Long Covid – diagnosis and management in primary care
NICE guideline on long covid – BMJ 2020 Dec 23 AND Long COVID: A Primer for Family Physicians – Editorial
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Asymptomatic transmission of covid-19 What we know, and what we don’t
Asymptomatic transmission of covid-19 – BMJ Dec 21 Earlier estimates that 80% of infections are asymptomatic were too high and
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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination — An Ounce (Actually, Much Less) of Prevention -NEJM editorial
From the Editorial ‘We are publishing today in the Journal the results of a phase 3, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial of
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Covid-19: Lateral flow tests accuracy looking not very good in UK
The rapid test kits most widely used in UK universities, schools, and care homes detect just 48.89% of covid-19 infections
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A living WHO guideline on drugs for covid-19
A living WHO guideline on drugs for covid-19 Clinical question What is the role of drug interventions in the treatment of
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Whats the best mask for protection against Covid-19?
What is the best mask for protection against Covid-19? Evaluation of Cloth Masks and Modified Procedure Masks as Personal Protective
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Key Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines: Answers that doctors should know
The US government is investing in rapid development of vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), several relying on new technologies.1
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