Worcestershire Health Libraries:
Latest COVID-19 Research & Evidence — 30/07/20
Research
Title: Mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Description: In this longitudinal study, the authors examine changes in adult mental health in the UK population before and during lockdown.
Title: Pre-existing traits associated with COVID-19 illness severity
Description: Certain individuals, when infected with SARS-CoV-2, tend to develop the more severe forms of COVID-19 illness for unclear reasons. Here, the authors investigate associated demographic and clinical characteristics.
Available from: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0236240&type=printable
Title: Neonatal management and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Description: In this observational cohort study, the authors aimed to elucidate best practice regarding infection control in mother-newborn dyads, and identify potential risk factors associated with transmission.
Guidance
Title: Arranging planned care in hospitals and diagnostic services
Description: This guidance seeks to assist in the delivery of efficient planned care while minimising the risk of COVID-19 infection. It also aims to help patients make decisions about their planned care.
Title: Donning a New Approach to the Practice of Gastroenterology
Description: In this perspective piece, the authors review their management of specific consults and conditions—as well as discuss overarching themes focusing on non-invasive measures and maximising medical therapies.
Expert Opinions
Title: The hope and hype of telepsychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Description: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telepsychiatry services have received increased attention and had unprecedented growth worldwide. The author discusses their usefulness, as well as potential areas of caution.
Title: The COVID-19 pandemic and human fertility
Description: Through this viewpoint, the authors explore possible post-pandemic fertility trajectories according to regional income level—including downstream implications.
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