Browsing by Subject "Review"
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Controversial treatments: An updated understanding of the coronavirus disease 2019
(2020-03-26)An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome‐related coronavirus 2 infection has posed significant threats to international health and the economy. In the absence of specific treatment for this virus, there is an urgent ... -
COVID-19 in otolaryngologist practice: a review of current knowledge
(2020)Abstract: Purpose Otorhinolaryngological manifestations are common symptoms of COVID-19. This study provides a brief and precise review of the current knowledge regarding COVID-19, including disease transmission, clinical ... -
Effectiveness and Safety of Glucocorticoids to Treat COVID-19: A Rapid Review and Meta-Analysis
(2020-04-22)Background: Glucocorticoids are widely used in the treatment of various pulmonary inflammatory diseases, but they are also often accompanied by significant adverse reactions. Published guidelines point out that low dose ... -
Evidently Cochrane: Sharing health evidence you can trust
(2021)Sarah Chapman highlights Cochrane evidence on COVID-19 and other health effects of the pandemic, with links to reviews, blogs and other Cochrane resources. While we’ve all been adapting to huge and sudden changes in our ... -
How the COVID-19 pandemic is favoring the adoption of digital technologies in healthcare: a literature review
(2020-05-18)Background. Healthcare is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic through the fast adoption of digital solutions and advanced technology tools. The aim of this study is to describe which digital solutions have been reported ... -
Psychological impact of lockdown (confinement) on young children and how to mitigate its effects: Rapid review of the evidence
(2020-07)The aim of this article is to review the available evidence on the psychological impact of confinement in children, seeking to identify the main stressors and protective factors at play. -
Review of Current Evidence of Hydroxychloroquine in Pharmacotherapy of COVID-19
(2020-05-13)Importance: The COVID-19 Pandemic has literally left the world breathless in the chase for pharmacotherapy. With vaccine and novel drug development in early clinical trials, repurposing of existing drugs takes the center ... -
Safety and effectiveness of dose-sparing strategies for seasonal influenza vaccine
(2020-08-04)The current evidence for the administration of intramuscular influenza vaccines suggests there is no significant difference in safety and clinical effectiveness with the use of low-dose compared to full-dose vaccines, which ... -
Zinc for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and other acute viral respiratory infections: a rapid review
(2020-08-01)Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an urgent search for interventions to prevent and treat SARS-CoV-2. Higher risk of infection and adverse outcomes coincide with populations with chronic diseases and ...