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Deep learning model predicts need for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients

12 Mar 2021 by

A novel deep learning model has been shown to accurately predict the need for mechanical ventilation among patients with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), reports a study. Prognostic stratification as provided by this model will remain necessary until effective preventive or treatment measures become widely available for these patients.

Deep learning model predicts need for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients

12 Mar 2021

Penicillin skin testing – how safe in pregnant women?

12 Mar 2021 by

Penicillin skin testing in pregnant women is safe both for the mum and the baby, experts assure at AAAAI 2021.

Penicillin skin testing – how safe in pregnant women?

12 Mar 2021

Antispike nMAb combo reduces viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

11 Mar 2021 by

A combination of two potent antispike neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (nMAbs) – bamlanivimab and etesevimab – significantly reduced viral load in nonhospitalized individuals with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, the phase II/III BLAZE-1* trial has shown.

Antispike nMAb combo reduces viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

11 Mar 2021

GI cancer patients could continue therapy during COVID-19 pandemic

10 Mar 2021 by

Results of a single-centre study in the UK have suggested that patients receiving systemic anticancer therapy for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers could continue their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GI cancer patients could continue therapy during COVID-19 pandemic

10 Mar 2021

Three-quarters of SARS-CoV-2-infected migrant workers are subclinical cases: SG study

09 Mar 2021 by

Majority of the SARS-CoV-2 infections among foreign workers in Singapore were subclinical cases rather than symptomatic cases presented for medical consultation, according to a study conducted as part of Singapore national public health response to COVID-19.

Three-quarters of SARS-CoV-2-infected migrant workers are subclinical cases: SG study

09 Mar 2021

COVID-19 ground zero boasts low SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence

09 Mar 2021

Seroprevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 remains low in Wuhan, China, despite being the site where the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first detected, a recent study has found.

COVID-19 ground zero boasts low SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence

09 Mar 2021

Neurologic involvement common among children and adolescents with COVID-19

09 Mar 2021 by

A case series of 1,695 children and adolescents hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) finds neurological involvement in 22 percent of patients.

Neurologic involvement common among children and adolescents with COVID-19

09 Mar 2021

COVID-19 after-effects evident 3 months after hospital discharge

08 Mar 2021 by

Patients hospitalized for COVID-19 may experience after-effects of the condition 3 months post-discharge, according to a study from The Netherlands.

COVID-19 after-effects evident 3 months after hospital discharge

08 Mar 2021

Novel tool predicts progression to severe disease, death in COVID-19 patients

08 Mar 2021 by

Researchers have recently developed an interactive tool that quickly and accurately provides the probability of a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient’s progression to severe illness or death based on readily available clinical information.

Novel tool predicts progression to severe disease, death in COVID-19 patients

08 Mar 2021

One-week doxycycline outshines single-dose azithromycin for rectal chlamydia

07 Mar 2021

Patients with rectal chlamydia infection may fare better with a weeklong course of doxycycline than with a single dose of azithromycin, according to a study.

One-week doxycycline outshines single-dose azithromycin for rectal chlamydia

07 Mar 2021

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Deep learning model predicts need for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients

Deep learning model predicts need for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients

Penicillin skin testing – how safe in pregnant women?

Penicillin skin testing – how safe in pregnant women?

Antispike nMAb combo reduces viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

Antispike nMAb combo reduces viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

GI cancer patients could continue therapy during COVID-19 pandemic

GI cancer patients could continue therapy during COVID-19 pandemic

Three-quarters of SARS-CoV-2-infected migrant workers are subclinical cases: SG study

Three-quarters of SARS-CoV-2-infected migrant workers are subclinical cases: SG study

COVID-19 ground zero boasts low SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence

COVID-19 ground zero boasts low SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence

Neurologic involvement common among children and adolescents with COVID-19

Neurologic involvement common among children and adolescents with COVID-19

COVID-19 after-effects evident 3 months after hospital discharge

COVID-19 after-effects evident 3 months after hospital discharge

Novel tool predicts progression to severe disease, death in COVID-19 patients

Novel tool predicts progression to severe disease, death in COVID-19 patients

One-week doxycycline outshines single-dose azithromycin for rectal chlamydia

One-week doxycycline outshines single-dose azithromycin for rectal chlamydia