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Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients shed virus for longer period

02 Oct 2020 by

Not only do asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers have viral loads that are similar to symptomatic patients, they could remain asymptomatic for a prolonged period of median 24 days from diagnosis, reveals a study.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients shed virus for longer period

02 Oct 2020

BNP helps diagnose malignant mesothelioma

01 Oct 2020

The ratio of pleural fluid to blood B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), which is secreted from malignant mesothelial cells, can aid in the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, suggests a recent study.

BNP helps diagnose malignant mesothelioma

01 Oct 2020

Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

30 Sep 2020 by

COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Singapore, while relatively rare, may be largely due to transmission via household/family or social interaction, a study showed.

Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

30 Sep 2020

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

30 Sep 2020 by

For paediatric pneumonia with fast breathing (tachypnoea), the WHO*-recommended treatment with amoxicillin is still the preferred regimen, suggests the RETAPP** study.

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

30 Sep 2020

Shortness of breath complaints should be carefully investigated before being brushed off as a result of ageing.

30 Sep 2020 by

Shortness of breath, or dyspnoea after some exertion, can sometimes be associated with reduced fitness and ageing. However, GPs should not overlook the possibility that the symptom could be a warning sign of heart and lung diseases, experts caution.

Shortness of breath complaints should be carefully investigated before being brushed off as a result of ageing.

30 Sep 2020

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

29 Sep 2020 by

Patients with COVID-19 who experience an ischaemic stroke may have worse outcomes, including greater stroke severity and mortality risk, than those without COVID-19, findings from the Global COVID-19 Stroke Registry showed.

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

29 Sep 2020

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

29 Sep 2020

Body mass index (BMI) and lung function are lower in patients with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) compared with those without, according to a study. The PPFE arm also has more frequent complications and poorer survival during follow-up.

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

29 Sep 2020

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

28 Sep 2020 by

A 4-week course of amoxicillin-clavulanate in children with protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) does not improve cough resolution rates compared with a 2-week course, according to a study from Australia. However, the longer course may significantly extend time to first cough exacerbation.

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

28 Sep 2020

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

28 Sep 2020 by

With a great deal of controversy surrounding the possible transmission route of SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study reveals yet another surprise worthy of caution in the hospital setting.

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

28 Sep 2020

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

28 Sep 2020

Two months of average volume‐assured pressure support—automated expiratory positive airway pressure (AVAPS‐AE) is comparable to pressure support (ST) ventilation in terms of effect on sleep quality and gas exchange among patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), a recent study has shown.

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

28 Sep 2020

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Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients shed virus for longer period

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients shed virus for longer period

BNP helps diagnose malignant mesothelioma

BNP helps diagnose malignant mesothelioma

Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

Shortness of breath complaints should be carefully investigated before being brushed off as a result of ageing.

Shortness of breath complaints should be carefully investigated before being brushed off as a result of ageing.

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients