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@WHO_Europe_RHN shared
On Apr 22, 2022
Q&A on COVID-19 therapeutics (updated 20.4.22) https://t.co/Ap5gJCeIhN
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Q&A on COVID-19 therapeutics

Q&A on COVID-19 therapeutics

We spoke to Dr Dina Pfeifer, Medical Officer in the Infectious Hazard Management team of WHO/Europe, to learn more about COVID-19 therapeutics, how they work and what role they can play in ...

@CDCMMWR shared
On Apr 22, 2022
New CDC MMWR shows gaps between #COVID19 death rates decreased among most racial & ethnic groups from 2020 to 2021. Access to COVID-19 vaccination and other interventions can help address health disparities in communities across the US even more. https://t.co/mcfT98qsa3 https://t.co/t7Hp2W15W8
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Provisional COVID-19 Age-Adjusted Death Rates, by Race and Ethnicity — United States, 2020–2021

Provisional COVID-19 Age-Adjusted Death Rates, by Race and Ethnicity — United States, 2020–2021

This report describes COVID-19 death rates by race and ethnicity how disparities decreased among most racial/ethnic groups from 2020 to 2021.

@ESCMID shared
On Apr 21, 2022
"Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 days" Be sure to check out this article in the BBC featuring research to be presented at #ECCMID2022! Get a sneak peek in this special early release! https://t.co/2eEfEl02F0
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Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 days

Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 days

Spanish researchers say it's the shortest-known gap between two coronavirus infections.

@ESCMID shared
On Apr 25, 2022
There was an #ECCMID2022 late-breaker session today on an unknown strain of hepatitis affecting children and you can already read more about what was discussed in this article attached. https://t.co/H9JYzn2vAS
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Ten UK children require transplant amid surge in hepatitis cases

Ten UK children require transplant amid surge in hepatitis cases

Lack of exposure to adenoviruses due to Covid restrictions is most likely explanation for surge, experts say

@bmj_latest shared
On Apr 22, 2022
The NHS has relaxed infection prevention and control requirements for hospitals and GP practices that were introduced during the pandemic as it seeks to free up capacity to tackle the huge treatment backlog https://t.co/Sk9MD3t877
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Covid-19: NHS relaxes infection prevention and control measures

Covid-19: NHS relaxes infection prevention and control measures

The NHS has relaxed infection prevention and control (IPC) requirements for hospitals and GP practices that were introduced during the pandemic as it seeks to free up capacity to tackle the ...

@bmj_latest shared
On Apr 26, 2022
Pregnant women with covid-19 are at greater risk of severe disease than their non-pregnant peers. This review provides an in depth reference guide for all clinicians and allied healthcare professionals who treat pregnant women with covid-19 https://t.co/PXY54BP7RT
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Diagnosis and management of covid-19 in pregnancy

Diagnosis and management of covid-19 in pregnancy

Pregnant women with covid-19 are at greater risk of severe disease than their non-pregnant peers, and yet they are frequently denied investigations or treatments because of unfounded ...

@bmj_latest shared
On Apr 22, 2022
RT @BMJMedicine: ▶️ Read our latest review which discusses the genetics, structure, and transmission methods of #COVID and its variants, highlighting how mutations provide enhanced abilities to spread and inflict disease. https://t.co/hYrCQYDUVT @ImperialMed @bmj_latest #BMJMedicine #MedTwitter https://t.co/HLqpSJhLbW
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Covid-19: virology, variants, and vaccines

Covid-19: virology, variants, and vaccines

As of 25 January 2022, over 349 million individuals have received a confirmed diagnosis of covid-19, with over 5.59 million confirmed deaths associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The ...

@EPHA_EU shared
On Apr 20, 2022
#HERA is the EU's first opportunity to guarantee transparency & equity while being better prepared for future health emergencies. The notion that “nobody is safe until everybody is safe” should apply within the EU to address inequities. #HERAforPatients 👉https://t.co/Ee74YRt8qV
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European Parliament’s special committee on COVID-19 is an opportunity to drive health equity forward

European Parliament’s special committee on COVID-19 is an opportunity to drive health equity forward

Examining lessons learned and formulating recommendations for the new COVID committee within the EP.