All COVID-19 articles – Page 3
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NewsSkin colour affects the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings for COVID-19
Concerns have been raised about the reliability of pulse oximetry for assessing the severity of COVID-19 infection in different ethnic groups, with researchers warning this may delay patients receiving appropriate care
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Pandemic demands and care backlog in GP practices ‘simply not sustainable’
GPs in England delivered 366.7 million appointments in 2021, 17.5% more than in 2019—an increase largely accounted for by 55.3 million COVID-19 vaccinations
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Omicron survives longer on skin and surfaces than previous strains
A new pre-print study found that Omicron survived on skin for 21.1 hours and on plastic surfaces for 193.5 hours
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Pandemic pressure: 6 in 10 nurses in Scotland on the verge of quitting
New survey reveals 6 in 10 nurses in Scotland are either considering or actively planning to quit work
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Independent professional body guideline
WHO COVID-19 clinical management guideline
An easy-to-digest summary of World Health Organization guidance for clinicians involved in the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
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Novel self-amplifying RNA COVID-19 vaccine scores well in safety but falls short in antibody response
The vaccine candidate has potential, but needs further modification to produce greater immune responses
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NHS guideline
NHS COVID-19 community assessment guideline
Covering the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients who present to general practice with symptomatic COVID-19
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Efficacy of monoclonal antibody combination in preventing symptomatic COVID-19
A study found the combination of monoclonal antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab significantly reduced the risk of developing a symptomatic infection compared with placebo
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Community pharmacy shouldering the burden of COVID testing oversight
Leyla Hannbeck urges the Government to engage more thoroughly with community pharmacy on public health strategy, to avoid future scenarios similar to the recent lateral flow device shortage
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Poor memory and attention persists months after mild COVID-19 recovery
Even those who had mild COVID-19 infection and don’t report having post-COVID problems are affected by cognitive impairment, researchers suggest
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Lateral flow tests’ performance varies broadly, falling short of WHO criteria
A University of Manchester study has highlighted the inconsistent and insufficient sensitivity of lateral flow tests for identifying people with COVID-19
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Airborne SARS-CoV-2 ‘could lose 90% of infectiousness after 20 minutes’
A study found infectivity of the airborne virus fell to around 10%, 20 minutes after being exhaled, with most of the decline taking place in the first 5 minutes
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COVID-19-related perinatal and maternal outcomes worse in unvaccinated women
Pregnant women who contract SARS-CoV-2 within 28 days of their delivery date are at increased risk of perinatal and maternal complications
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BMA: NHS strategy to terminate staff without vaccinations risks making staff shortages worse
The professional body has called the strategy of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of demployment for NHS healthcare workers ‘very worrying’
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Psychological distress is associated with a greater risk of COVID-19 infection
Stress, anxiety, and depression are not only consequences of living with the pandemic, but may also be factors that increase our risk of contracting COVID-19
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WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID-19
In updated guidance on therapeutics for COVID-19, the World Health Organization has added recommendations on two new drugs to treat the disease
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One in three still infectious after 5-day COVID-19 quarantine
Potentially active coronavirus may persist beyond 10 days, facilitating onward transmission of COVID-19 after a person has completed the advised quarantine period
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T cells from the common cold ‘may help protect against COVID’
A small study from Imperial College has linked common cold T cells with better immune responses to COVID-19
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COVID-19 picked on the weakest, show excess mortality rates
Most deaths occurred among the elderly population and in people who had pre-existing chronic conditions, notably hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dementia
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The big question: do COVID-19 vaccines prevent viral transmission?
COVID-19 vaccination is associated with reduced transmission of SARS-CoV-2, new research suggests
