61 Coronavirus Bulletin— 14/04/21

 

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61 Coronavirus Bulletin— 14/04/21

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Article—Impact of the vitamin D deficiency on COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asian countries

Article aimed to investigate the association of prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and mean vitamin D level with COVID-19 infection and mortality in Asia, predicting with other confounding factors such as median age, obesity, and diabetes

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Article—How SARS-CoV-2 Transformed the Clinical Laboratory: Challenges and Lessons Learned

Article describes challenges and subsequent adaptations made by each clinical laboratory section

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Article—Association between pre-existing respiratory disease and its treatment, and severe COVID-19: a population cohort study

Previous studies suggested that the prevalence of chronic respiratory disease in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 was lower than its prevalence in the general population. The aim of this study was to assess whether chronic lung disease or use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) affects the risk of contracting severe COVID-19.

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Article—Assessment and management of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection: A Systematic Review

There is no standard treatment for asymptomatic COVID-19 individuals. There are no studies of adequate design to make this decision. It has been shown that most asymptomatic individuals who were followed have recovered, but this cannot be attributed to standard treatment.

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Article—COVID-19 pandemic has been linked with six unhealthy eating behaviors

A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a new study

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Guidance—Lateral flow validation prioritisation criteria for rapid diagnostic assays for specific SARS-CoV-2 antigens

An overview of the future requirements for rapid COVID-19 diagnostic assays for antigen lateral flow devices.

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Guidance—The R value and growth rate in England

The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in England.

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Guidance— COVID-19 guide for social workers and occupational therapists supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults

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Guidance—Safeguarding adults with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic

This quick guide aims to support care providers and staff to safeguard people with dementia during the pandemic.

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Opinion— Hard choices emerge as link between AstraZeneca vaccine and rare clotting disorder becomes clearer

Some scientists suggest halving the dose might reduce risks and help protect more people from COVID-19

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