Browsing Technical documents and research evidence on COVID-19 by Title
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Systematic review of artificial intelligence techniques in the detection and classification of COVID-19 medical images in terms of evaluation and benchmarking: Taxonomy analysis, challenges, future solutions and methodological aspects
(2020-07-01)This study presents a systematic review of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques used in the detection and classification of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) medical images in terms of evaluation and benchmarking. ... -
A Systematic Review of COVID-19 and Kidney Transplantation
(2020-11-02)Introduction: Kidney transplant recipients are at increased susceptibility to many viral infections leading to justifiable anxiety about the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: We performed literature ... -
A Systematic Review of COVID-19 Epidemiology Based on Current Evidence
(2020-03-31)As the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) continues to spread rapidly across the globe, we aimed to identify and summarize the existing evidence on epidemiological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 and the e ectiveness of control ... -
Systematic review of COVID‐19 in children shows milder cases and a better prognosis than adults
(2020-03-23)Aim: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has affected hundreds of thousands of people. Data on symptoms and prognoses in children are rare. Methods: A systematic literature review was carried out to identify ... -
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 ... -
A Systematic Review of Lopinavir Therapy for SARS Coronavirus and MERS coronavirus-A Possible Reference for Coronavirus disease-19 Treatment Option
(2020-02-27)In the past few decades, coronaviruses have risen as a global threat to public health. Currently, the outbreak of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) from Wuhan caused a worldwide panic. There are no specific antiviral ... -
Systematic review of the efficacy and safety of antiretroviral drugs against SARS, MERS or COVID‐19: initial assessment
(2020-03-26)Introduction: Several antiretroviral drugs are being considered for the treatment of COVID‐19, the disease caused by a newly identified coronavirus, (SARS‐CoV‐2). We systematically reviewed the clinical outcomes of using ... -
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 ... -
Systematic Review of the Literature About the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lives of School Children
(2020-10-14)Background: The year 2020 has been marked by the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This virus has reached many countries and has paralyzed the lives of many people who have been forced to stay at home in ... -
A systematic review of the literature on the role of tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients
(2020-12-01)The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in East Asia and spread around the world from December 2019. The most severe ... -
A Systematic Review of the Neuropathologic Findings of Post-Viral Olfactory Dysfunction: Implications and Novel Insight for the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2020-09-11)Background: Post-viral olfactory dysfunction is a common cause of both short- and long-term smell alteration. The coronavirus pandemic further highlights the importance of post-viral olfactory dysfunction. Currently, a ... -
A systematic review on the efficacy and safety of chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19
(2020-03-10)Purpose: COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a public health emergency of international concern. As of this time, there is no known effective pharmaceutical treatment, although it is much needed for patient contracting ... -
Systematic Review on the Therapeutic Options for COVID-19: Clinical Evidence of Drug Efficacy and Implications
(2020-12-29)A novel coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread globally. Several treatments have been proposed, many of which have proven ineffective. Consequently, there is a need to review ... -
Tap water that is safe to drink is unlikely to be harmful if used to cleanse acute wounds in adults or children
(2020-03-23)Citation: Fernandez R, Griffiths R. Water for wound cleansing. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012; (2): CD003861 What is this? The response to COVID-19 has led to shortages of antispetics and other over-the-counter ... -
Technical specifications for Pressure Swing Adsorption(PSA) Oxygen Plants, 8 June 2020
(2020-06-08)Oxygen is an essential medicine required at all levels of the health care system; only high quality, medical-grade oxygen should be given to patients. Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) oxygen generating plants are a source ... -
Technical specifications of medical devices for the case management of COVID-19 in healthcare settings. Interim recommendations, 3 March 2020
(2020-06-04)• In December 2019 a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the causative agent of pneumonia (COVID-19) among people exposed to a seafood market in Wuhan, China. • There are gaps in the knowledge about the natural ... -
Teleconsultations during a pandemic
(2020-03)Teleconsultations: an essential tool for use during a pandemic In situations where a pandemic is declared, the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty can overwhelm people, and health systems can struggle to cope with an ... -
Telemedicine in cardiovascular surgery during COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review and our experience
(2020-08-16)Objective: The SAR‐COV‐2 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on the UK's healthcare systems. To reduce spread of the virus, elective treatments and surgeries have been postponed or canceled. There has been a rise in ...