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No intrauterine infection seen in pregnant women with COVID-19 pneumonia

Pneumonia caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnant women shows similar clinical characteristics to that in nonpregnant adult patients with the same condition, according to a recent study.

No intrauterine infection seen in pregnant women with COVID-19 pneumonia

Rationing ventilators in a pandemic: How to mitigate the burden of life-or-death decisions?

30 Mar 2020 by

Physicians in some well-resourced countries are having to make the unprecedented decision of which patients get a mechanical ventilator due to shortages under the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. According to experts from the US, triage committees can help mitigate the enormous burden and buffer treating clinicians from the distress of such life-and-death decisions.

Rationing ventilators in a pandemic: How to mitigate the burden of life-or-death decisions?

Living near alternative tobacco product retailers encourages teens to take up habit

29 Mar 2020

Clusters of tobacco retailers may influence adolescents to initiate use of alternative tobacco products (ATPs), a recent study has found.

Living near alternative tobacco product retailers encourages teens to take up habit

29 Mar 2020

False-positive dengue could mask COVID-19 diagnosis

Two patients in Singapore who initially tested positive for dengue using rapid serological testing turned out to be COVID-19 cases, a recent case report has shown.

False-positive dengue could mask COVID-19 diagnosis

Half of world not ‘operationally ready’ to fight COVID-19

Lack of resources, competing national priorities and a high turnover of healthcare workers hamper many countries in their efforts to combat the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, reveals a study.

Half of world not ‘operationally ready’ to fight COVID-19

Handwashing is best defence against COVID-19

“Wash your hands” may be old advice but, when done right, is crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19 or any viral infections, as epidemiologists say. Aside from hand hygiene, other forms of physical barriers that effectively halt transmission include wearing masks and social distancing.

Handwashing is best defence against COVID-19

Reusable elastometric respirators an alternative to disposable N95?

As healthcare professionals battle with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic under global shortages of disposable N95 respirators and other protective equipment, researchers have evaluated the feasibility of rapid fit testing and training for the use of elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) as an alternative, with promising results.

Reusable elastometric respirators an alternative to disposable N95?