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Flu does not worsen COVID-19 symptoms

28 Mar 2020 by

Coinfection with influenza appears to be rare and does not seem to worsen symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a new study.

Flu does not worsen COVID-19 symptoms

28 Mar 2020

Every-2-month cabotegravir + rilpivirine feasible for HIV treatment

27 Mar 2020 by

Every-two-month injections of the long-acting cabotegravir + rilpivirine were noninferior to once-monthly injections for virologic suppression at 48 weeks in people living with HIV*, according to the ATLAS-2M** study presented at CROI 2020 — thus providing a potential option with more convenient dosing.

Every-2-month cabotegravir + rilpivirine feasible for HIV treatment

27 Mar 2020

COVID-19 frontliners face depression, distress

27 Mar 2020 by

Physicians and nurses in hospitals equipped with fever clinics or wards for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China report experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia and distress, according to a recent survey.

COVID-19 frontliners face depression, distress

27 Mar 2020

Losartan does not reduce inflammation, fibrosis in HIV patients

27 Mar 2020 by

The angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) losartan did not improve inflammation, T-cell immune recovery, or fibrotic activity among older persons living with HIV (PLHIV) and viral suppression, according to data presented at CROI 2020.

Losartan does not reduce inflammation, fibrosis in HIV patients

27 Mar 2020

False-positive dengue could mask COVID-19 diagnosis

26 Mar 2020 by

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

26 Mar 2020

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

26 Mar 2020 by

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

26 Mar 2020

Handwashing is best defence against COVID-19

26 Mar 2020 by

“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

26 Mar 2020

New study casts doubt on 14-day quarantine standard for COVID-19

26 Mar 2020 by

Keeping adult patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in isolation for 14 days may not be enough, according to a new study. Extending the quarantine period to 18–21 days appears to be more effective in controlling the spread of the disease.

New study casts doubt on 14-day quarantine standard for COVID-19

26 Mar 2020

Reusable elastometric respirators an alternative to disposable N95?

26 Mar 2020 by

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?

26 Mar 2020

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

25 Mar 2020

Exposure to nitroimidazole appears to mitigate the efficacy of nitroimidazole-based triple regimen, but not quadruple therapy, in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, results of a study have shown.

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

25 Mar 2020

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Flu does not worsen COVID-19 symptoms

Flu does not worsen COVID-19 symptoms

Every-2-month cabotegravir + rilpivirine feasible for HIV treatment

Every-2-month cabotegravir + rilpivirine feasible for HIV treatment

COVID-19 frontliners face depression, distress

COVID-19 frontliners face depression, distress

Losartan does not reduce inflammation, fibrosis in HIV patients

Losartan does not reduce inflammation, fibrosis in HIV patients

False-positive dengue could mask COVID-19 diagnosis

False-positive dengue could mask COVID-19 diagnosis

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

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

Handwashing is best defence against COVID-19

Handwashing is best defence against COVID-19

New study casts doubt on 14-day quarantine standard for COVID-19

New study casts doubt on 14-day quarantine standard for COVID-19

Reusable elastometric respirators an alternative to disposable N95?

Reusable elastometric respirators an alternative to disposable N95?

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection