Browsing Technical documents and research evidence on COVID-19 by Title
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Reported quality of life in countries with cases of COVID19: a systematic review
(2020-10-15)Introduction: Considering the relevance of the quality of life (QoL) and the consequences of the 2019 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) due to the social distancing, this systematic review aimed to summarize effects of ... -
Repositioned chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as antiviral prophylaxis for COVID-19: A protocol for rapid systematic review of randomized controlled trials
(2020-04-23)Since the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak rapidly evolved into a pandemic, there is an urgent need for rapid development, identification and confirmation of efficacious antiviral prophylaxis. In this setting, the existing drugs ... -
Repurposing and reshaping of hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea
(2020-05-05)During the extensive outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Korea, many strategies in the hospital setting, such as stratified patient care, the assignment of hospitals/beds by a task force team, and the ... -
Repurposing Immunomodulatory Therapies against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Era of Cardiac Vigilance: A Systematic Review
(2020-07-23)The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in efforts to identify therapies to ameliorate adverse clinical outcomes. The recognition of the key role for increased inflammation in COVID-19 has led ... -
Repurposing Therapeutics for Potential Treatment of SARS-CoV-2: A Review
(2020-06-30)The need for proven disease-specific treatments for the novel pandemic coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 necessitates a worldwide search for therapeutic options. Since the SARS-CoV-2 virus shares extensive homology with SARS-CoV and ... -
Requirements and technical specifications of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) in healthcare settings. Interim recommendations, 2/6/2020
(2020-02-06)In December 2019 a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was identified as the causative agent of a severe acute respiratory illness among people exposed in a seafood market in Wuhan, China; • Human-to-human transmission has been ... -
Requirements and technical specifications of personal protective. Interim recommendations, 2 February 2020
(2020-02-02)respiratory illness among people exposed in a seafood market in Wuhan, China; • Human-to-human transmission has been documented, including in healthcare workers, and aerosol-generating procedures (AGP)† may play a role in ... -
Research Progress of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine on the COVID-19 and Their Potential Risks in Clinic Use
(2020-07-31)In December 2019, a severe outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) occurred in the whole world, posing a great threat to people’s health. With the outbreak and development of the epidemic, how to improve the cure rate, ... -
Resilience in the time of pandemic: The experience of community pharmacists during COVID-19
(2020-05-20)Background: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant disruption of the practice of pharmacy. Importantly, in many parts of the world, this disruption occurred literally overnight, requiring ... -
Respiratory conditions in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Important considerations regarding novel treatment strategies to reduce mortality
(2020-04-22)A novel virus named 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2) causes symptoms that are classified as coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Respiratory conditions are extensively described among more serious cases of COVID-19, ... -
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infections: Possible Mechanisms of Neurological Implications—A Systematic Review
(2020-08-21)Within the context of the worst pandemic of the century—Covid-19—which emerged in China and has spread across the entire globe over the last 6 months, increased knowledge about viral behavior that be prognostic is crucial. ... -
Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks
(2020-04-03)[Abstract]. We identified seasonal human coronaviruses, influenza viruses and rhinoviruses in exhaled breath and coughs of children and adults with acute respiratory illness. Surgical face masks significantly reduced ... -
Responding to community spread of COVID-19 7, Interin Guidance, 7 March 2020
This document provides guidance for responding to community transmission of COVID-19.