COVID test accuracy appears to vary by time of day
VUMC News,
by Paul…
How common are false positive COVID tests? Experts weigh in.
Whats New,
A rapid COVID-19 test stick is being processed. (Photo by Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty…
Impact of false negative COVID tests: Some patients have Long Covid symptoms but have been denied medical coverage
Genetic Literacy Project,
Fearing an untreated epidemic, activists fight for those with 'long COVID' symptoms
Booster Shots - latimes.com,
Dozens of grass-roots organizations have formed to make sure that COVID-19 and its lingering symptoms remain in the public eye.
Counterpoint: Your COVID-19 Test Result May Be Lying to You
Yale Scientific,
Johns Hopkins researchers discover high false negative rate for COVID-19 tests
They Tested Negative for Covid. Still, They Have Long Covid Symptoms.
Physician's Weekly,
Kristin Novotny once led an active life, with regular CrossFit workouts and football in the front yard with her children — plus…
Take 2 on the Johnson
Numbers Rule Your World,
In the previouspost, I characterized the vaccine efficacy (VE) of Johnson
At-Home Covid Testing Is Here
Well - New York Times,
But does it work?
Wear Your Fucking Mask. (Please.
The Daily Nexus,
Toni Shindler-Ruberg encourages everyone to stay safe and wear their masks. The post Wear Your Fucking Mask. (Please.
Why COVID PCR tests aren’t as accurate as you think
KevinMD.com,
Recently, I started suspecting that RT-PCR testing was not foolproof at ruling out COVID disease after seeing a fair number of…
What you need to know about getting tested for coronavirus
Oregon Health & Sciences University,
Esther Choo, M.D., says getting a test result should stop COVID-positive people from gathering with others, but adds “Testing…
Early Detection of COVID-19 at Scale Using Wearables
Nature Research Bioengineering Community,
Presymptomatic detection of COVID-19 has been a challenge in containing the ongoing pandemic. Wearable monitoring devices…
Covid Testing: What You Need to Know
Well - New York Times,
Long lines, slow results and inconsistent advice have left many of us confused about when and how to get tested. We talked to…
Anime Dallas Debacle Just Shows Why In-Person Cons Are a Bad Idea Right Now
Geekosystem,
About a month ago, I wrote a piece that delved into what I thought conventions would look like in 2021. Unfortunately, when…
How Iceland hammered COVID with science
It's Interesting,
The tiny island nation brought huge scientific heft to its attempts to contain and study the coronavirus. Here’s what it learnt.
Why you can’t test your way to a COVID-safe Thanksgiving
Oregon Health & Sciences University,
Dawn Nolt, M.D., explains why people cannot test their way to a COVID-safe Thanksgiving.
Naukowcy: negatywny wynik testu na COVID-19 nie zawsze oznacza, że nie jesteś chory
wprost,
Negatywny wynik testu na COVID-19 nie zawsze musi oznaczać, że nie masz koronawirusa. Dlaczego? Jak postępować dalej, gdy…
Учёные определили день, когда ваш тест на коронавирус будет наиболее точным
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The Empire State: Do Cuomo’s Covid-19 Guidelines Take The State Moniker Literally?
JONATHAN TURLEY,
While the origin of the nickname has been hotly debated, many trace back New York’s moniker as “The Empire State” to a comment…
A Guide to Safely Holiday Road-Tripping Through a Pandemic
Feed: All Latest,
Any necessary travel this year takes an extra level of preparation. Here’s how to think it through.
What it's like to be a COVID-19 'long-hauler' with symptoms that last for months
Forum:Blog,
A COVID-19 long-hauler is someone that has had symptoms far beyond the usual couple of weeks - with a growing community sharing…
Airlines look to help ailing industry with coronavirus testing at airports (but it's not a cure-all)
Booster Shots - latimes.com,
Airlines are pushing an idea intended to breathe new life into the travel industry: coronavirus tests that passengers can take…
Firefighters’ Union Sues New Jersey Over Coronavirus Protocols
Top Class Actions,
A firefighters’ union in New Jersey is suing Atlantic City and the state over their first responder coronavirus outbreak…
Citizen Scientists Take on the Challenge of Long-Haul COVID-19
NIH Director's Blog,
Credit: iStock/Poike Coronaviruses are a frequent cause of the common cold. Most of us bounce back from colds without any…
I Want To Expand My Social Bubble. Should I Get A Coronavirus Test First?
Health | 89.3 KPCC,
Going to stay with family means exposing both households. Can testing in advance keep everyone safe?; Credit: Noel Hendrickson/G…
I’m a COVID-19 long-hauler and an epidemiologist – here’s how it feels when symptoms last for months
DJG Blogger,
Margot Gage Witvliet was hospitalized with COVID-19 in March. More than four months later, she has yet to recover. Courtesy of…
Brain fog, phantom smells and tinnitus: my 4 months (and counting) of Covid-19 | Hannah Davis
Science news, comment and analysis | theguardian.com,
I fell sick on 25 March. Four months later, I’m still dealing with fever, cognitive dysfunction, memory issues and much moreI…
Coronavirus Numbers Confusing You? Here’s How to Make Sense of Them
beSpacific,
NextGov: “Turn on the TV news, or look at a news website, and you’ll see charts, graphics, and dashboards that supposedly…
How to Understand Coronavirus Numbers
Discover Top Stories,
There's more to COVID-19 numbers than what you see on TV.
Estimating the risks of partying during a pandemic
R-bloggers,
[This article was first published on Fabian Dablander, and kindly contributed to R-bloggers]. (You can report issue about…
Coronavirus numbers confusing you? Here’s how to make sense of them
DJG Blogger,
In Irvine, Calif., a COVID-19 test is retrieved from a drive-in patient at Orange County Great Park. For four weeks, the…
This COVID-19 super antibody test could provide new insights into immunity
Co.Exist,
Dr. David Walt’s test isn’t just about telling if an individual has had COVID-19. It might change how we develop treatments and…
Repurposing a Universally Installed EHR App Into an Effective COVID-19 Early Detection System
The Health Care Blog,
By SCOTT WEINGARTEN, MD COVID-19 exposed our country’s lack of centralized coordination when it comes to managing and…
How New Zealand could keep eliminating coronavirus at its border for months to come, even as the global pandemic worsens
SciBlogs,
Michael Plank, University of Canterbury; Alex James, University of Canterbury; Audrey Lustig, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research…
Whipped by the ‘Long Tail’ of the Coronavirus
Well - New York Times,
When the E.R. nurse asked if I’d been short of breath that day, I replied that I’d been short of breath for 65 days.
Pitch side emergency care
BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice,
Rationale Rightful concern is raised when returning the player population to training and competition in the context of…
Asymptomatic COVID-19 infections can still cause lung damage
Genetic Literacy Project,
COVID-19 asymptomatic cases may still develop lung damage
ZME Science,
Absence of symptoms does not necessarily mean absence of harm.
Coronavirus: Asymptomatic People Can Still Develop Lung Damage
naked capitalism,
For those who remain to be convinced: COVID-19 is not the 'flu. Physician discusses lung damage in asymptomatic patients.
Should You Get Tested for the Coronavirus? What Do the Results Mean? Our Testing FAQ
Science | KQED Public Media for Northern CA,
Health experts say widespread testing for the novel coronavirus is key to containing its spread and helping counties make…
Contact Tracing Is Working Around the World – Here’s How to Make It Succeed
Indian Strategic Studies,
by Andrew LeeSource LinkAt the most basic level, controlling an infectious disease depends on interrupting its spread from…
Coronavirus tests return false negatives 67% of the time if given four days after infection
Whats New,
Coronavirus tests miss one in five infections – and the number of false negatives TRIPLES if someone is tested too…
‘COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months’ | long read in The Atlantic | 4 June 2020
ME Association,
The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured waves of symptoms, and disbelief from doctors and friends.
‘COVID-19 Can Last for Several Months’ | long read in The Atlantic | 4 June 2020
ME Association,
The disease’s “long-haulers” have endured relentless waves of debilitating symptoms—and disbelief from doctors and friends. …
Heart Problems Put Hydroxychloroquine On Pause
Science Friday Blog,
Safety risks have put studies of the malaria drug on hold. Plus, the sounds of elusive narwhals, captured on tape.
Coronavirus Tests and Their Limits
Legal Planet: Environmental Law and Policy,
Many of us anxiously scan coronavirus statistics, looking at trends and cross-country comparisons. Warning: We need to be…
Naukowcy: Uważaj na fałszywie ujemne wyniki testów diagnostycznych COVID-19
wprost,
Jednym z najczęściej używanych narzędzi diagnostycznych, szczególnie podczas tej pandemii, jest test łańcuchowej reakcji…
Alex Nowbar’s journal reviews—22 May 2020
Latest BMJ blogs,
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals. Annals of Internal…
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/18/2020
naked capitalism,
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart: The data is the John Hopkins CSSE data.
COVID-19 Testing: When `No' Doesn't Always Mean No
Avian Flu Diary,
#15,260The two main measures of the accuracy of any diagnostic test are sensitivity and specificity. Sensitivity is defined as…
COVID-19 news from Annals of Internal Medicine
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Below please find a summary and link(s) of new coronavirus-related content published today in Annals of Internal Medicine. The…