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Efficacy and safety of arbidol in the treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia: a systematic review based on current and previous antiviral therapy
(2020)Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of arbidol in the treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19). Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and case-control studies ... -
Aptamers, the bivalent agents as probes and therapies for coronavirus infections: A systematic review
(2020-10)Abstract The recently known coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has turn into the greatest global health challenge, affecting a large number of societies. The lack of specific treatment and gold-standard diagnostic system has made ... -
Quarantine alone or in combination with other public health measures to control COVID‐19: a rapid review
(2020-09-14)Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a rapidly emerging disease classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). To support the WHO with their recommendations on quarantine, we conducted a ... -
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 ... -
Family-friendly policies and other good workplace practices in the context of COVID-19: Key steps employers can take
(2020-03-27)This document builds on material developed by UNICEF EAPRO, UNICEF ESARO and the ILO. It is an interim guidance note, developed in a fast-evolving situation. It provides general recommendations that aim to help employers ... -
Gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations of COVID‐19: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
(2020-11-21)Background and Aim: This review investigates the role of gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations in COVID‐19, particularly with regard to the prevalence of isolated gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Methods: We searched ... -
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in COVID-19 Treatment: a Systematic Literature Review
(2020-12-23)Introduction: The present study intends to systematically review the literature on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: The research was carried ... -
A systematic review of the infectious complications of colchicine and the use of colchicine to treat infections
(2020-12-17)Objective: Colchicine has been used historically as an anti-inflammatory agent for a wide range of diseases. Little is known regarding the relationship between colchicine use and infectious disease outcomes. The objective ... -
A systematic review of ECG findings in patients with COVID-19
(2020-11-13)Introduction: Since the epidemic of COVID-19 attracted the attention, reports were surrounding electrocardiographic changes in the infected individuals. We aimed at pinpointing different observed ECG findings and discussing ... -
Relevance and Clinical Significance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Neurological Manifestations in COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series
(2020-12-21)We performed a systematic literature review of neuroimaging, predominantly focusing on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings associated with neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). We screened ... -
Risk factors of COVID-19 mortality: a systematic review of current literature and lessons from recent retracted articles
(2020-12-01)OBJECTIVE: Recently, two influential articles that reported the association of (hydroxy)chloroquine or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality were retracted due to ... -
Prevalence of liver injury and correlation with clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19: systematic review with meta-analysis
(2020-12-01)OBJECTIVE: Liver involvement of SARS-CoV-2 infection has been reported in several papers, but without homogeneous findings. We aimed to systematically review the prevalence of liver involvement in patients with SARS-CoV-2 ... -
Prevalence and impact of cardiac injury on COVID‐19: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
(2020-12-31)Background: The exact prevalence and impact of cardiac injury in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is still controversial. Hence, we aim to investigate prevalence of cardiac injury and its ... -
Considerations on Thrombotic Events Following Administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine in Europe, 7 April 2021
(2021-04-07)The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued this communiqué in response to the information circulating about potential risks associated with use of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford ... -
Travel‐related control measures to contain the COVID‐19 pandemic: a rapid review
(2020-09-16)BackgroundIn: In late 2019, first cases of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, were reported inWuhan, China. Subsequently COVID-19 spread rapidly around the world. To contain ... -
Universal screening for SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: a rapid review
(2020)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the novel betacoronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Most people infected with SARS-CoV-2 have mild disease with unspecific ... -
Antiviral mouthwashes: possible benefit for COVID-19 with evidence-based approach
(2020)Background: The outbreak, and pandemic of COVID-19 causing widespread concerns in all health systems of countries. Virus-carrying aerosols can penetrate the healthy human body and lungs, resulting in rapid transmission. ... -
Artificial Intelligence for COVID-19: Rapid Review
(2020-10-27)Background: COVID-19 was first discovered in December 2019 and has since evolved into a pandemic. Objective: To address this global health crisis, artificial intelligence (AI) has been deployed at various levels of the ... -
Clinical Characteristics of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Pediatric Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Systematic Review
(2020-09)Background and objectives: Characterization of pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is necessary to control the pandemic, as asymptomatic or mildly infected children may act as carriers. To date, there are limited ... -
PCR positives: what do they mean?
(2020-09)Contents Is the PCR test sensitive enough?. page 2 Culturing a virus as reference test page 2 Does a PCR “TRUE POSITIVE” mean INFECTIVITY OR VIRULENCE?. page 2 PCR true positives versus infectivity and virulence. page ...
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