Coronavirus Journal Articles

• Characteristics of Health Care Personnel With COVID-19 This update describes demographic characteristics, underlying medical conditions, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions among over 100,000 health care workers with COVID-19.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 30, 2020
• Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in OB Patients Certain sociodemographic factors may predict which OB patients are at greater risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. What are they?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 30, 2020
• Oral Hygiene Habits and Transmission of COVID-19 How might oral hygiene habits influence the spread of COVID-19 among persons living in the same household, and what steps should be taken to reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
  BMC Oral Health, November 30, 2020
• Denominator Matters in Estimating COVID-19 Mortality Rates In this commentary, the author illustrates how it is nearly impossible to capture an accurate mortality rate for COVID-19 with the data we currently have.
  European Heart Journal, November 27, 2020
• Saliva vs Upper Respiratory Swabs for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis Is saliva sampling an effective means of detecting the SARS-CoV-2 virus? How does it compare to upper respiratory swabs?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 25, 2020
• Donor and Transplant Candidate Selection During COVID-19 A newly developed protocol may help in the selection of uninfected donors and recipients for solid organ transplantation during the current pandemic.
  American Journal of Transplantation, November 25, 2020
• The Challenging Management of Acute Hepatitis and SARS-COV-2 The authors present a patient with acute HBV hepatitis and COVID-19 co-infection. How was this challenging case managed?
  Liver International, November 25, 2020
• Subsidence of Seasonal Flu After COVID-19 Outbreak, China A sudden end to the influenza season in Hong Kong coincided with the emergence of COVID-19. Could this be attributed to the implementation of social distancing interventions?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 23, 2020
• The COVID-19 Rehabilitation Pandemic Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation will be complex and the need widespread. How must rehabilitation services prepare for a post-pandemic wave of older people in need?
  Age and Ageing, November 20, 2020
• Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of COVID-19 While COVID-19 is known to primarily impact the respiratory system, neuro-ophthalmic issues related to the virus have also been documented. What have we learned?
  Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, November 20, 2020
• Precautions for Anesthesia Care During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic The authors make specific recommendations for personal protective equipment and the conduct of anesthesia procedures and workflow in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
  Anesthesia & Analgesia, November 19, 2020
• Community Exposures Associated With COVID-19 Among Adults Findings from this investigation of symptomatic outpatients found that adults with positive SARS-CoV-2 test results were twice as likely to have dined in a restaurant than those with negative results.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 18, 2020
• Outcomes of COVID-19 in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients What have we learned about the outcomes of hospitalized solid organ transplant recipients with COVID-19?
  American Journal of Transplantation, November 18, 2020
• Comparative Performance of SARS-CoV-2 Serology Tests This study compared the sensitivity and specificity of 7 commercially available SARS-CoV-2 serology assays used to document prior SARS-CoV-2 infections.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, November 17, 2020
• Parenting-Related Exhaustion During the COVID-19 Lockdown How well are parents coping with the COVID-19 related lockdowns? The findings in this report support the need for preventive programs to support parents throughout the pandemic.
  Journal of Pediatric Psychology, November 17, 2020
• Avoidance of Medical Care Because of COVID-19-Related Concerns This report reveals that as of the end of June 2020, an estimated 41% of U.S. adults reported having delayed or avoided emergency or routine medical care due to concerns about COVID-19.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 16, 2020
• Reimagining Public Health in the Aftermath of a Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the weaknesses in our public health system. How must public health adapt as it addresses the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic over the next several years?
  American Journal of Public Health, November 16, 2020
• Worldwide Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on TB Services In what ways has the current pandemic impacted tuberculosis-related services?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 16, 2020
• COVID-19 Transmission Risk, Protective Protocols in Dentistry What steps must be taken to ensure the safe resumption of dental services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? This review focuses on risks and protocols surrounding transmission in dental settings.
  BMC Oral Health, November 16, 2020
• Ocular Manifestations of COVID-19 and Treatment Side Effects Are you aware of the ocular signs of COVID-19 infection and the side effects of potential treatment options?
  Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, November 13, 2020