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Estudo randomizado | A transmissão do SARS-CoV-2 foi evitada por meio de uma intervenção de prevenção abrangente em um evento grande, ao vivo e em espaço aberto.
30 Nov, 2021 | 12:26hComentário convidado: Concerts and COVID: can the beat go on? – The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Conteúdo relacionado: No COVID-19 cases found after a well-controlled indoor concert.
Comentários no Twitter
SPRING :a non-inferiority, randomised, controlled trial 🇫🇷
In an indoor arena w/o physical distancing in which the audience tested negative,showed high compliance with medical mask wearing, and ventilation was optimised, transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was rarehttps://t.co/OfmJTeJsDb— Antibiotic Stewa®️x🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) November 27, 2021
New research Article: Prevention of #SARSCoV2 transmission during a large, live, indoor gathering (SPRING): a non-inferiority, randomised, controlled trial https://t.co/gClVGsa3l9 pic.twitter.com/3aYaLVR3Jr
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) November 28, 2021
Atualização da OMS sobre a variante Ômicron + Vários artigos sobre o tema.
29 Nov, 2021 | 11:05hUpdate on Omicron – World Health Organization
Classification of Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern – World Health Organization
Ver também:
Omicron COVID-19 variant: Africa CDC statement
‘Patience is crucial’: Why we won’t know for weeks how dangerous Omicron is – Science
New Covid variant: Will new measures against Omicron work? – BBC
Vaccine inequity and hesitancy made the Omicron variant more likely, scientists say – CNN
Travel bans aren’t the answer to stopping new COVID variant Omicron – The Conversation
Scientists sharing Omicron data were heroic. Let’s ensure they don’t regret it – The Guardian
The Omicron variant reveals the true global danger of ‘vaccine apartheid’ – The Guardian
We Know Almost Nothing About the Omicron Variant – The Atlantic
Covid: New Omicron variant not a disaster, says Sage scientist – BBC
New Covid variant: Will new measures against Omicron work? – BBC
World is put on high alert over the Omicron coronavirus variant – CNN
Moderna Announces Strategy to Address Omicron (B.1.1.529) SARS-CoV-2 Variant – Moderna
What’s known and unknown about Omicron, the coronavirus variant identified in South Africa – STAT
The new variant is worrying – but it doesn’t change how we tackle Covid – The Guardian
Omicron: everything you need to know about new Covid variant – The Guardian
Omicron variant unlikely to reboot Covid in UK, expert says – The Guardian
UK detects Omicron cases, as more countries eye new COVID-19 variant – CIDRAP
New COVID variant alarms researchers, triggers travel bans – CIDRAP
The omicron variant spreads across Europe as new travel bans take effect – NPR
What to know about omicron, the new COVID variant – NPR
What we know about the Omicron variant – CNN
The new Omicron variant is a pandemic gut check – CNN
What to know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus – The Washington Post
Comentário no Twitter (fio – clique para saber mais)
The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution met today to review what is known about the #COVID19 variant B.1.1.529.
They advised WHO that it should be designated a Variant of Concern.
WHO has named it Omicron, in line with naming protocols https://t.co/bSbVas9yds pic.twitter.com/Gev1zIt1Ek— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 26, 2021
É muito cedo para dizer, mas informações preliminares de médicos da África do Sul sugerem que a nova variante da Covid (Ômicron) esteja associada com doença menos grave.
29 Nov, 2021 | 11:03h- The Omicron Variant: What Matters Most Is… – by Dr David L. Katz
- New Covid Variant Omicron: South African medical association says Omicron variant causes ‘mild disease’ – Times of India
- Vídeo: Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it – BBC
- South African doctor who raised alarm about omicron variant says symptoms are ‘unusual but mild’ – The Telegraph
Variante Ômicron: vídeos com opiniões sobre o tema.
29 Nov, 2021 | 11:02h- Omicron: What we know so far about the new COVID-19 variant | DW News
- OMG Omicron? | A Doctor Explains, LIVE – ZDoggMD
Marco para o tratado pandêmico em Genebra – Chamado para que os países tomem decisões difíceis.
29 Nov, 2021 | 10:59hVer também:
Countries prepare for pandemic treaty decision – The Lancet
WHO nears consensus on future international pact to prevent pandemics – diplomats – Reuters
The WHO is seeking a new treaty on handling future pandemics. It could be a hard sell – NPR
Comentário no Twitter
Pandemic treaty decision: "I think…there's enough support to begin negotiations over a legally binding agreement", @LawrenceGostin tells The Lancet.@jzarocostas reports from Geneva ahead of a Special Session of the World Health Assembly. https://t.co/rKdbPi8Bwo
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) November 27, 2021
Países europeus exigem o uso de máscaras de nível médico no lugar de máscaras de tecido.
29 Nov, 2021 | 10:57hEuropean countries mandate medical-grade masks over homemade cloth face coverings – CNN
Estudo randomizado | Fertilização in vitro convencional resultou em taxa acumulada de nascidos vivos não inferior às taxas de nascidos vivos com a adição de teste genético pré-implantação para aneuploidia.
29 Nov, 2021 | 10:50hLive Birth with or without Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy – New England Journal of Medicine (link para o resumo – $ para o texto completo)
Comentário: New research casts fresh doubt on a common procedure that promises to increase the odds of IVF – STAT
Variante fortemente mutada do coronavírus põe os cientistas em alerta – “Pesquisadores estão correndo para determinar se uma variante de alta transmissibilidade na África do Sul é uma ameaça à efetividade das vacinas contra COVID.”
26 Nov, 2021 | 12:03hHeavily mutated coronavirus variant puts scientists on alert – Nature
Ver também:
Covid: New heavily mutated variant B.1.1.529 in South Africa raises concern – BBC
Scientists warn of new Covid variant with high number of mutations – The Guardian
South Africa detects new COVID variant with many mutations – MedicalXpress
Comentário relacionado no Twitter (fio – clique para saber mais)
THREAD on the new variant B.1.1.529 summarising what is known from the excellent South African Ministry of Health meeting earlier today
TLDR: So much uncertain but what *is* known is extremely worrying & (in my opinion) we should revise red list immediately.
This is why: 1/16
— Prof. Christina Pagel (@chrischirp) November 25, 2021
Opinião de 32 ministros de saúde: o mundo precisa agir agora e se preparar para futuras emergências de saúde.
24 Nov, 2021 | 11:36hThe world must act now to be prepared for future health emergencies – The BMJ
Conteúdos relacionados:
Perspective | Learning from crisis: building resilient systems to combat future pandemics.
Opinion | The future of pandemic preparedness: agile coordination around clinical trials.
Comentário no Twitter
Solidarity is key to protect the world from pandemics. This call by over 30 governments for a #PandemicTreaty to prepare for & respond to pandemics shows collaboration at work. The upcoming #WHASpecial session is a historic opportunity to make the world safer. https://t.co/98TgPce03t
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 23, 2021
Estudo randomizado | Breve orientação dietética de jejum intermitente 5:2 resultou em perda de peso similar em 1 ano vs. orientação padrão para controle do peso (-2,6 kg vs. -1,9 kg, p = 0,37).
24 Nov, 2021 | 11:17hA randomised controlled trial of the 5:2 diet – PLOS One
Comunicado de imprensa: Brief 5:2 diet advice is as effective as traditional GP advice, but people like it better, according to new study – Queen Mary University of London
Comentário: Fasting 2 days a week can help obese people keep off the weight with modest results, study finds – CNN