Global & Public Health (all articles)
A living WHO guideline on drugs for covid-19 – interleukin-6 receptor blockers are now recommended for patients with severe or critical covid-19.
7 Jul, 2021 | 09:03h | UTCA living WHO guideline on drugs for covid-19 – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
The latest version of this @WHO living guidance provides a strong recommendation for interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor blockers (tocilizumab or sarilumab) in patients with severe or critical covid-19. Read the updated WHO guideline on drugs for #COVID19 https://t.co/FUb9yzFRwo
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 6, 2021
Wear a mask if you’re vaccinated? Why the WHO and CDC don’t have the same guidance.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:58h | UTCWear a mask if you’re vaccinated? Why the WHO and CDC don’t have the same guidance – C|Net
Related: WHO urges fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks as delta Covid variant spreads. AND What the science says about lifting mask mandates – “Wearing masks should probably be one of the last things we stop doing”. AND CDC says fully vaccinated Americans can go indoors and outdoors without masks.
WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access – “These are the first drugs found to be effective against COVID-19 since corticosteroids were recommended by WHO in September 2020”.
7 Jul, 2021 | 09:00h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
? treatment recommendation from WHO:
WHO recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers to treat #COVID19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access.?https://t.co/h4IcZad2VA pic.twitter.com/YXPkuBVwY4
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 6, 2021
Pediatric telehealth in the COVID-19 pandemic era and beyond.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:56h | UTCPediatric Telehealth in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era and Beyond – Pediatrics
RCOG Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination in Pregnancy.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:53h | UTCCoronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination in Pregnancy – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
See also: Resources and FAQs – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Commentary on Twitter
We have published an interim update to the main coronavirus and pregnancy guidance to summarise the guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy. Find out more: https://t.co/2YDyZFrVWJ pic.twitter.com/KnwXDvZls2
— RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@RCObsGyn) July 1, 2021
WHO pledges extensive commitments towards women’s empowerment and health.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:49h | UTCWHO pledges extensive commitments towards women’s empowerment and health – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
WHO pledges extensive commitments towards women’s empowerment & health with focus on:
✅ ending gender-based violence
✅ advancing sexual & reproductive health & rights
✅ supporting health workers, as well as feminist movements & leadershiphttps://t.co/52pdTaWPTY #ActForEqual— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 5, 2021
New WHO recommendations for screening to prevent cervical cancer – the new guideline recommends an HPV DNA based test every 5 years as the preferred method, rather than visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) or cytology (Pap smear).
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:51h | UTCNews release: New recommendations for screening and treatment to prevent cervical cancer – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
? recommendations for screening and treatment to prevent #CervicalCancer will help countries take the next step towards elimination. Cervical #cancer is the 4th most common cancer among women worldwide ???
? https://t.co/2vfxqa9FMB pic.twitter.com/zC0h20nAce
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 6, 2021
RCT: An antibiotic-prescribing feedback to high-volume primary care physicians led to significant reductions in total and prolonged-duration antibiotic prescriptions, as well as drug costs.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:47h | UTCEffect of Antibiotic-Prescribing Feedback to High-Volume Primary Care Physicians on Number of Antibiotic Prescriptions: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Studies highlight impact of clinician feedback on antibiotic prescribing – CIDRAP
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
We conducted a randomized controlled trial of providing antibiotic prescribing feedback to high volume primary care physicians in Ontario, ?? https://t.co/zmF2tvJ5n5
— Kevin Schwartz (@DrKevinSchwartz) July 6, 2021
Opinion | Fractionation of COVID-19 vaccine doses could extend limited supplies and reduce mortality.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:18h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
For accelerating global containment, the use of lower doses of vaccines, w/ potential for =/high efficacy, should be considered, by @bencowling88 @sarahcobey @NatureMedicine https://t.co/H4YtnJEsdR
Also applies to @moderna_tx https://t.co/K0yJMirXFhhttps://t.co/8k7PGOp43s pic.twitter.com/ptCA1VtKzD— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 5, 2021
RCT: Ivermectin does not prevent hospitalizations in patients with COVID-19.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:16h | UTCCommentary: Ivermectin: balance of evidence shows no significant benefit against Covid-19 – MSN News
Related: Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – “IVM did not reduce all-cause mortality, length of stay or viral clearance in RCTs in COVID-19 patients with mostly mild disease”. AND Ivermectin is the new hydroxychloroquine, take 2 – “Ivermectin shouldn’t be used to treat COVID-19 outside of the context of a well-designed clinical trial”. AND Therapeutics and COVID-19 | WHO guideline update advises Ivermectin should only be used to treat COVID-19 within clinical trials AND RCT: Ivermectin does not improve time to resolution of symptoms among adults with mild COVID-19
Choosing Wisely for COVID-19: ten evidence-based recommendations for patients and physicians.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:21h | UTC
Editorial | Do not just sit there, do something … but do no harm: the worrying aspects of COVID-19 experimental interventions.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:14h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Shortcutting science perpetuates ineffective/unsafe treatments: with #COVID19 plethora of interventions (most next-to-no basis/inconsistent effects) trialled or given on compassionate grounds regardless risks. Will mistakes be acknowledged & lessons learnt?https://t.co/p53WyeMLEC pic.twitter.com/zUwlML8Pft
— Intens Care Med (@yourICM) July 5, 2021
Perspective | Science, not speculation, is essential to determine how SARS-CoV-2 reached humans.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:12h | UTCScience, not speculation, is essential to determine how SARS-CoV-2 reached humans – The Lancet
Perspective | Learning from crisis: building resilient systems to combat future pandemics.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:13h | UTCLearning from crisis: building resilient systems to combat future pandemics – The Lancet
Covid in the UK: Infections rising, but vaccines saving lives.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:11h | UTCCovid: Infections rising, but vaccines saving lives – BBC
Covid in the US: 99.5% of people killed in last 6 months were unvaccinated, data suggests.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:11h | UTC99.5% Of People Killed By Covid In Last 6 Months Were Unvaccinated, Data Suggests – Forbes
WHO launches List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
6 Jul, 2021 | 10:09h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
? WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes https://t.co/rBkrvwmzuO pic.twitter.com/uvZtrOSiWt
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 5, 2021
WHO challenges Pfizer and Moderna to openly share their know-how to accelerate COVID vaccine production.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:36h | UTC
Joint COVAX Statement on the Equal Recognition of Vaccines – COVAX urges all government authorities to recognize as fully vaccinated all people who have received COVID-19 vaccines that have been deemed safe and effective by WHO.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:39h | UTCJoint COVAX Statement on the Equal Recognition of Vaccines – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
#COVAX urges all government authorities to recognize as fully vaccinated all who have received #COVID19 vaccines approved by WHO or one of 11 approved Stringent Regulatory Authorities, when making decisions on who is able to travel or attend events.
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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 1, 2021
CDC Report: Underlying medical conditions and severe illness among 540,667 adults hospitalized with COVID-19, March 2020–March 2021.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:40h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
A new report finds that obesity, diabetes with complication, and the presence of multiple chronic conditions were the strongest chronic risk factors for death from #COVID19 among hospitalized adults. Learn more: https://t.co/KzsarYhHYA. pic.twitter.com/c0vd8ANqa0
— CDC (@CDCgov) July 1, 2021
Opinion | Covid is a greater risk to young people than the vaccines.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:34h | UTCCovid Is a Greater Risk to Young People Than the Vaccines – The New York Times
Counterpoint: Weighing myocarditis cases, ACIP failed to balance the harms vs benefits of 2nd doses – by Wesley Pegden AND Vaccine-Induced Myocarditis Concerns Demand Respect, Not Absolutism – Medscape (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
“Realize the choice is not ‘vaccinate or do nothing.’ It’s ‘vaccinate or eventually contract the coronavirus,’ and the risks that come with it.”
My latest with @celinegounder and @EMDocinTraining@NYTOpinion @acsifferlin https://t.co/wGugCuWgSs
— Jeremy Faust MD MS (ER physician) (@jeremyfaust) July 4, 2021
Russia pushes ahead with open license approach to Sputnik V – despite WHO concerns over manufacturing practices.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:35h | UTC
Roundup on Covid vaccines | A Big Hit, A Big Miss, & Mixed Vaccine Schedules: The 18-Month Mark.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:31h | UTCA Big Hit, A Big Miss, & Mixed Vaccine Schedules: The 18-Month Mark – Absolutely Maybe Blog
Commentary on Twitter
My latest roundup on Covid vax: a big hit, a big miss, & mixed vaccine schedules. 15 vaxes with phase 3 results coming up to the 18-month mark! More than 20 controlled community impact studies now, & lots on immunocompromise | New @PLOS https://t.co/HEsuFc4af3 #IC
— Hilda Bastian, PhD (@hildabast) July 2, 2021
Why Covid-19 outbreaks in countries using Chinese vaccines don’t necessarily mean the shots have failed.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:30h | UTC
What are the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines? And how effective are they? Two experts explain.
5 Jul, 2021 | 02:28h | UTC