Respiratory Diseases/Disorders Archives - Infectious Disease Advisor

A New Score to Identify High-Risk, Severe COVID-19 Patients

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September 22, 2020

Researchers identified a prognostic BAS2IC score to assist physicians in identifying patients at high-risk of developing early severe COVID-19.

COVID19

What Is the Value of PCR Testing in COVID-19 Diagnosis?

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Zahra Masoud

September 21, 2020

The use of a PCR test via single nasopharyngeal swab to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 has value but also has demonstrated limitations.

COVID19

COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Probable Through Fecal Aerosols

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Zahra Masoud

September 18, 2020

A case of COVID-19 transmission in a high-rise apartment complex in China demonstrates the probable transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through fecal aerosols.

COVID19

Icatibant Treatment Improves Oxygenation in COVID-19 Patients

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Zahra Masoud

September 17, 2020

Icatibant, a bradykinin 2 receptor antagonist, may improve oxygenation in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

COVID19

Baricitinib Plus Remdesivir Cuts Time to Recovery for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

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Brian Park, PharmD

September 17, 2020

Initial data were announced from the ACTT-2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of baricitinib plus remdesivir for COVID-19.

Practice Management

Prior Care Experiences Determine Antibiotic Prescribing for Future Acute Respiratory Illness

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Sweta Gupta

August 31, 2020

One potential driver of high antibiotic prescribing rates for acute respiratory infections is patient’s prior care experiences.

COVID19

Evidence for Functional, Persistent SARS-CoV-2-Specific Immune Memory

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Bradley van Paridon

August 28, 2020

Researchers sought to determine whether individuals recovered from mildly symptomatic COVID-19 develop and sustain immunological memory against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.