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COVID-19: what are the options for the UK? Recommendations for government based on an open and transparent examination of the scientific evidence

COVID-19: what are the options for the UK? Recommendations for government based on an open and transparent examination of the scientific evidence

On 4 May 2020, a 13-strong committee convened by former UK government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir David King discussed some aspects of the science behind the UK strategy in a tw…
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Rapid Review: Diabetic retinopathy screening during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rapid Review: Diabetic retinopathy screening during the COVID-19 pandemic

People with diabetes (PWD) are included in the group at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) and have been advised to observe stringent social distancing…
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Managing diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Managing diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alongside general COVID-19 guidance to reduce risk, people with diabetes (PWD) have been advised to aim for tighter glucose control where appropriate and feasible, though the evi…
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What is the effectiveness of protective gowns and aprons against COVID-19 in primary care settings?

What is the effectiveness of protective gowns and aprons against COVID-19 in primary care settings?

This review found no relevant trials comparing the effectiveness of gowns against aprons. Exposure simulation studies suggest that the risk of exposure in healthcare workers is g…
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What is the efficacy of standard face masks compared to respirator masks in preventing COVID-type respiratory illnesses in primary care staff?

What is the efficacy of standard face masks compared to respirator masks in preventing COVID-type respiratory illnesses in primary care staff?

Standard surgical masks are as effective as respirator masks (e.g. N95, FFP2, FFP3) for preventing infection of healthcare workers in outbreaks of viral respiratory illnesses suc…
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Diabetes and risks from COVID-19

Diabetes and risks from COVID-19

People with diabetes appear to be at increased risk of having a more severe COVID-19 infection, though evidence quantifying the increased risk is highly uncertain due to a paucit…
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What is the efficacy of eye protection equipment compared to no eye protection equipment in preventing transmission of COVID-19-type respiratory illnesses in primary and community care?

What is the efficacy of eye protection equipment compared to no eye protection equipment in preventing transmission of COVID-19-type respiratory illnesses in primary and community care?

There is no direct evidence from randomised trials that eye protection equipment alone prevents transmission of COVID-19. Indirect evidence suggests that healthcare workers’ co…
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Ethnicity and COVID-19: an urgent public health research priority

Ethnicity and COVID-19: an urgent public health research priority

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues advancing globally, reporting of clinical outcomes and risk factors for intensive care unit admission and mortality…
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Managing People with Diabetes Fasting for Ramadan During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A South Asian Health Foundation Update

Managing People with Diabetes Fasting for Ramadan During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A South Asian Health Foundation Update

The month of Ramadan forms one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith. Adult Muslims are obligated to keep daily fasts from dawn to sunset, with exceptions. This year Ramadan is…

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