Respiratory Infections

Stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 news from Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Pandemic preparedness and response plans should integrate public mental health interventions.

The UK is offering guidance on psychological first aid, which can help offset short- and long-term mental health consequences of social distancing.

Jeannette Bouchard, PharmD, discusses how ID pharmacists are taking on new responsibilities and working collaboratively to respond to COVID-19.

Hospitals are struggling, but just how bad is it?

A new study adds another item to the list of things COVID-19 health care workers need to be concerned about: insomnia.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 15th.

The study has not been peer-reviewed yet, but the findings have been released to assist the public in responding to COVID-19.

Its not only shortage of ventilators, but of the sedatives, anesthetics and paralytic agents for patients on ventilators that reveal inadequacies in supply chain.

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, but they have also had a drastic impact on the world’s economy. A new study finds there might be a middle ground.

A worldwide tool can track exposure and outcomes for health care workers who perform intubations on suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Paul Blair, MD, MHS, MSPH, discusses the changes to everyday life as an ID specialist brought on by COVID-19.

The international shortages of PPE have been plaguing health care workers and hospitals.

This is the first diagnostic for SARS-CoV-2 infection which uses a saliva-based collection method to be granted authorization by the FDA.

Gain more insight on clinical trials evaluating investigational agents for COVID-19.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 14th.

While positive results from diagnostics can be very helpful, negative COVID-19 test results may lead to a false sense of security.

It’s too soon to know whether the novel coronavirus will be seasonal, but a study of 4 other human coronaviruses finds all 4 peak in the winter and early spring.

Free CME webinar offers a diverse look at what it’s like on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among 4 babies born with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, 1 had no noticeable symptoms.

Ramy Elshaboury, PharmD, BCPS, AQ ID, discusses the process of putting COVID-19 guidance in place using currently available literature and data.

This authorization could replenish the supply of 4 million N95 masks per day.

China may have been the early epicenter of COVID-19, but a new study finds Brazil’s outbreak is largely tied to travel from Italy.

This is the COVID-19 update for Monday, April 13, 2020.

Thomas Dilworth, PharmD, shares tips and resources that can help busy clinicians stay engaged and up to date during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new analysis of COVID-19 pneumonia deaths shows ICU space was insufficient, and comorbidities were a major factor.

Investigators performed avian influenza surveillance in wild bird gatherings across China between 2017 through 2019, isolating and exploring the biological characteristics of 2 different H16N3 subtype influenza viruses.

Although controlled trial results of remdesivir for COVID-19 won't be available for several weeks, early experience with compassionate use is detailed in a new NEJM report.

Loss of smell or taste has been reported to occur with COVID-19 in absence of other symptoms, heightening risk of exposure for unknowing contacts.

Emergency room doctors in Wuhan tracked their own recoveries from coronavirus using a phone app to aid researchers.