ESCMID Conference on Corona Virus Disease (ECCVID)

virtual 23 September 2020 - 25 September 2020

Age, comorbidities may be to blame for higher COVID-19 mortality in cancer patients

20 Oct 2020 by

The increased risk of mortality among patients with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19 may be due to their older age and presence of comorbidities, according to a study presented at ECCVID 2020.

Age, comorbidities may be to blame for higher COVID-19 mortality in cancer patients

20 Oct 2020

Which COVID-19 serological assays to choose?

17 Oct 2020 by

A head-to-head study comparing five serological assays for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies showed that a commercial immunoassay by Siemens and a novel ELISA* test developed by the University of Oxford could achieve the desired sensitivity and specificity without further optimization — providing reassurance for their use.

Which COVID-19 serological assays to choose?

17 Oct 2020

COVID-19: Fatigue common after recovery regardless of disease severity

16 Oct 2020 by

More than half of the patients who recovered from COVID-19 experienced persistent fatigue regardless of their disease severity, shows a study presented at ECCVID 2020.

COVID-19: Fatigue common after recovery regardless of disease severity

16 Oct 2020

COVID-19 may delay diagnosis of other diseases

15 Oct 2020 by

The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused missed or delayed diagnosis of many medical conditions, according to a UK-based retrospective study of general practice (GP) utilization.

COVID-19 may delay diagnosis of other diseases

15 Oct 2020

40% of HCWs with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, risk silent transmission

05 Oct 2020 by

As high as 40 percent of the healthcare workers (HCWs) infected with COVID-19 were asymptomatic, raising concerns on silent transmission in the healthcare settings, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis released during ECCVID 2020.

40% of HCWs with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, risk silent transmission

05 Oct 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