Browsing Technical documents and research evidence on COVID-19 by Title
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Lopinavir-ritonavir alone or combined with arbidol in the treatment of 73 hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a pilot retrospective study
(2020-04-29)Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the antiviral efficacy of lopinavir/ritonavir alone or combined with arbidol in the treatment of hospitalized patients with common coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). Methods: In ... -
Lopinavir-ritonavir for COVID-19: A living systematic review
(2020-07-15)Objective: Provide a timely, rigorous, and continuously updated summary of the evidence on the role of lopinavir/ritonavir in the treatment of patients with COVID-19. Methods: We conducted searches in the special L·OVE ... -
Lopinavir/ritonavir: A rapid review of effectiveness in COVID-19
(2020-04-14)There are currently no pharmacological treatments for COVID-19. Due to the urgent need for effective treatments, there has been increased interest in re-purposing currently available drugs for immediate use. The antiretroviral ... -
Low blood sodium increases risk and severity of COVID-19: a systematic review, meta-analysis and retrospective cohort study
(2020-05-22)Background Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infects human lung tissue cells through angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2), and the body sodium is an important factor for regulating the expression of ACE2. Through a systematic ... -
Lung ultrasound findings in patients with novel SARS-CoV2
(2020-05-21)Background: Over 2 million people worldwide have been infected with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS CoV2). Lung ultrasound has been proposed to diagnose and it. However, little is known about ... -
Macrolides for the treatment of COVID-19: a living, systematic review
(2020-12-14)Objective: This living, systematic review aims to provide a timely, rigorous, and continuously updated summary of the evidence available on the role of macrolides for treating patients with COVID-19. Design: A living, ... -
Magnetic resonance imaging findings in Guillain-Barre syndrome caused by Zika virus infection
(2016-06)The recent Zika virus infection (Zika) epidemic in Brazil has been associated with neurological anomalies, including an increase in the number of cases of microcephaly and, more recently, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) [1, ... -
Maintaining Essential Services for People Living with Noncommunicable Diseases during COVID-19
(2020-07-20)The COVID-19 pandemic has had an extraordinary impact on people, economies, and health services. For people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), the impact has included disruptions in access to health services at ... -
Male predisposition to severe COVID-19: Review of evidence and potential therapeutic prospects
(2020-09-18)The severe form of COVID-19 has significant sex disparities, with high fatalities commonly reported among males than females. The incidence of COVID-19 has also been higher in males compared with their female counterparts. ... -
Male-to-Male Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus - Texas, January 2016
(2016-06)Zika virus infection has been linked to increased risk for Guillain-Barré syndrome and adverse fetal outcomes, including congenital microcephaly. In January 2016, after notification from a local health care provider, an ... -
Management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19
(2021-03-18)This page summarises important considerations for the care of people with co-existing medical conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points from guidance and position statements are summarised for each condition, and ... -
Management of COVID-19 in patients after liver transplantation: Beijing working party for liver transplantation
(2020-04-10)Annually, around 850 liver transplantation is performed in Beijing, China. Recently, the new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) caused by 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has affected nearly 200 countries worldwide. 2019-nCov ... -
Management of Critically Ill Adults With COVID-19
(2020-03-26)Guideline title Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Guidelines on the Management of Critically Ill Adults With COVID-19. Developer Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC). Release date March 23, 2020. Target population Critically ill adults ... -
Management of ill travellers at Points of Entry (international airports, seaports, and ground crossings) in the context of COVID-19, Interim guidance 19 March 2020
(2020-03-19)Background: Under the International Health Regulations (IHR), the public health authorities at points of entry—international ports, airports, and ground crossings—are required to establish effective contingency plans and ... -
Management of ill travellers at Points of Entry – international airports, seaports and ground crossings – in the context of COVID -19 outbreak, Interim guidance, 16 February 2020
This document aims to provide advice on the detection and management of ill travellers suspected of COVID-19 infection, at international airports, ports and ground crossings. It includes the following measures; 1)Detection ... -
Management of the airway and lung isolation for thoracic surgery during the COVID‐19 pandemic
(2020-05-05)Intra‐operative aerosol generating procedures are arguably unavoidable in the routine provision of thoracic anaesthesia. Airway management for such patients during the COVID‐19 pandemic including tracheal intubation, lung ... -
Management of Urticaria in COVID‐19 Patients: A Systematic Review
(2020-09-28)Objectives: The global pandemic COVID‐19 has resulted in significant global morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare demands. There is now emerging evidence in of patients experiencing urticaria. We sought to ... -
Management strategies for patients with gynecological malignancies during the outbreak of COVID19
(2020-03)Objective: To explore the management strategies for patients with gynecological malignant tumors during the outbreak and transmission of COVID19. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics, treatment, ... -
Managing intensive care admissions when there are not enough beds during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
(2020-12-17)The surge in cases of severe COVID-19 has resulted in clinicians triaging intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in places where demand has exceeded capacity. In order to assist difficult triage decisions, clinicians require ... -
Managing thromboembolic risk with menopausal hormone therapy and hormonal contraception in the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations from the Spanish Menopause Society, Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia and Sociedad Española de Trombosis y Hemostasia
(2020-04-29)COVID-19 is associated with a systemic inflammatory response with activation of coagulation in symptomatic patients. The possibility of coagulopathies in peri- and postmenopausal women taking estrogen therapies makes it ...