Pharmacists challenged by social distancing
Pharmacists 'unable to maintain social distancing' at work and risk infection. A new snapshot survey of pharmacists from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society shows that the...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Practical realities for healthcare workers
Factors that influence whether healthcare workers follow infection prevention and control guidelines for respiratory infectious diseases: This review is one of a series of rapid...
“Symptom-less” carriers – stopping the spread
Understanding the 'symptom-less' COVID-19 carriers key to stopping spread. Lockdowns will not create enough herd immunity to control and eradicate COVID-19, but the measure is...
Covid-19: Online 30 minute ventilator training
Online ventilator training in 30 minutes now available to help doctors and nurses care for COVID-19 patients. A new online training tool has launched that...
Covid-19: Leading Cardiologist’s advice on exercise
Leading Cardiologist Professor Sharma explains how to exercise safely during the pandemic and how marathon runners can cope with the break in training. London Cardiologist,...
Cochrane supports safety & effectiveness of MMR vaccines
New evidence published in the Cochrane Library today finds MMR, MMRV and MMR+V vaccines are effective and that they are not associated with increased risk...
Webinar on Avoiding Intubation and Initial Ventilation in COVID19
Webinar on Avoiding Intubation and Initial Ventilation in COVID19. EMCrit explore an obsession with Critical Care and Resuscitation. Editor in Chief: Scott Weingart
Impact on young carers – Covid-19
New project examines impact on young carers of COVID-19. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young carers is being examined in a new research...
Physiology – questions from the frontline
Physiology experts respond to questions from coronavirus frontline on new forum. Frontline clinicians treating coronavirus patients can now gain access to up-to-the-minute advice from human...
Resuscitation during the pandemic
Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid and community settings. This...
