The document discusses treatment of COVID-19. It first provides an overview of COVID-19, including its transmission, symptoms, severity classifications, and risk factors for severe disease. It then discusses pharmacological treatments, highlighting results from the RECOVERY trial which found that the corticosteroid dexamethasone reduced mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients requiring oxygen or mechanical ventilation. The document concludes by outlining COVID-19 treatment principles based on disease severity and emphasizing oxygen therapy.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing acute febrile illness in returning travelers. It outlines:
1) Common causes of fever in returning travelers, including malaria, dengue, influenza, and enteric fever.
2) Recommendations for obtaining a thorough travel history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing based on the patient's symptoms, risk factors, and travel destinations.
3) Treatment guidelines for various infections based on disease severity and suspected pathogen.
Revised definitions of tb cases and management as per ntepDrSmritiMadhusikta
The document provides revised definitions and management guidelines for tuberculosis (TB) cases according to India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP). Key changes include:
- Updated case definitions for presumptive TB, DR-TB, pediatric TB, and EPTB.
- Classification based on history of treatment and drug resistance is revised.
- Diagnostic algorithms and tools are introduced, including new molecular tests.
- Treatment is shifted to daily fixed-dose combinations administered according to weight bands, with an 8-week intensive phase and 16-week continuation phase.
- Guidelines for managing DR-TB, hospitalized patients, EPTB and special groups are provided.
This document discusses pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO), also known as fever of unknown origin (FUO). It provides definitions of PUO, outlines the normal human body temperature, and categorizes different types of PUO including classical, nosocomial, neutropenic, HIV-associated, and transplant-associated PUO. It also discusses common causes of PUO including infections, malignancies, and collagen vascular diseases. The document emphasizes the importance of a thorough history and physical examination to identify potential etiologies and key physical signs.
This document discusses Varicella-Zoster virus infections, including chickenpox and shingles. It provides details on the virus, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and complications. Some key points:
- Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox during primary infection and can reactivate later in life as shingles.
- Chickenpox presents as a fever and itchy rash that crops up in successive groups. Shingles occurs in a dermatomal distribution.
- Diagnosis is usually clinical but virus can be detected via PCR or serology.
- Treatment of uncomplicated cases is usually supportive care but antivirals like acyclovir are used for severe
Antiretroviral Resistance in HIV-1 Patients at a Tertiary Medical Institute in Saudi Arabia: a Retrospective Study and Analysis.
Journal Club,
Virology Rotation , 1/5/2019
The document discusses Ebola virus disease (EVD), also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF). It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fruit bats are believed to be the natural reservoir of the Ebola virus and can spread it to humans through contact with their blood/body fluids. Ebola causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates with symptoms like fever, muscle pain and bleeding, often leading to death within 6-16 days. The 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa was the largest on record, spreading from Guinea to Liberia and Sierra Leone. There is currently no approved vaccine or
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing acute febrile illness in returning travelers. It outlines:
1) Common causes of fever in returning travelers, including malaria, dengue, influenza, and enteric fever.
2) Recommendations for obtaining a thorough travel history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing based on the patient's symptoms, risk factors, and travel destinations.
3) Treatment guidelines for various infections based on disease severity and suspected pathogen.
Revised definitions of tb cases and management as per ntepDrSmritiMadhusikta
The document provides revised definitions and management guidelines for tuberculosis (TB) cases according to India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP). Key changes include:
- Updated case definitions for presumptive TB, DR-TB, pediatric TB, and EPTB.
- Classification based on history of treatment and drug resistance is revised.
- Diagnostic algorithms and tools are introduced, including new molecular tests.
- Treatment is shifted to daily fixed-dose combinations administered according to weight bands, with an 8-week intensive phase and 16-week continuation phase.
- Guidelines for managing DR-TB, hospitalized patients, EPTB and special groups are provided.
This document discusses pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO), also known as fever of unknown origin (FUO). It provides definitions of PUO, outlines the normal human body temperature, and categorizes different types of PUO including classical, nosocomial, neutropenic, HIV-associated, and transplant-associated PUO. It also discusses common causes of PUO including infections, malignancies, and collagen vascular diseases. The document emphasizes the importance of a thorough history and physical examination to identify potential etiologies and key physical signs.
This document discusses Varicella-Zoster virus infections, including chickenpox and shingles. It provides details on the virus, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and complications. Some key points:
- Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox during primary infection and can reactivate later in life as shingles.
- Chickenpox presents as a fever and itchy rash that crops up in successive groups. Shingles occurs in a dermatomal distribution.
- Diagnosis is usually clinical but virus can be detected via PCR or serology.
- Treatment of uncomplicated cases is usually supportive care but antivirals like acyclovir are used for severe
Antiretroviral Resistance in HIV-1 Patients at a Tertiary Medical Institute in Saudi Arabia: a Retrospective Study and Analysis.
Journal Club,
Virology Rotation , 1/5/2019
The document discusses Ebola virus disease (EVD), also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF). It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fruit bats are believed to be the natural reservoir of the Ebola virus and can spread it to humans through contact with their blood/body fluids. Ebola causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates with symptoms like fever, muscle pain and bleeding, often leading to death within 6-16 days. The 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa was the largest on record, spreading from Guinea to Liberia and Sierra Leone. There is currently no approved vaccine or
This document summarizes information about dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection. It discusses the global incidence and distribution of dengue, noting that incidence has increased in recent decades. Dengue symptoms and the different forms it can take are described. Treatment involves symptom relief and fluid maintenance. Vaccines have been developed but have limitations. Prevention relies on controlling mosquito populations and limiting their habitats. Global and national strategies aim to reduce dengue burden through prevention, control programs, and surveillance.
This document discusses influenza and influenza vaccines. It defines influenza as a highly contagious viral infection that typically causes seasonal outbreaks. There are three types of influenza viruses (A, B, and C) that are classified into different strains. Influenza A and B cause seasonal epidemics and are included in vaccines. The flu spreads through respiratory droplets and surfaces. It can cause severe illness especially in young, old, and those with underlying conditions. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended to prevent infection. There are two main types of vaccines - inactivated and live attenuated. Both work to induce immune responses but have different safety and effectiveness profiles.
In this ppt tried to give info about from serum therapy to plasma therapy in treatment of covid-19 is explained in concised form by collecting from so many sources.This ppt consists of about plasma,plasma composition,serum therapy which is invented by scientist and nobel laureate von behring and vaccines of diphtheria and tetanus ,convalescent plasma(CP) therapy procedure , CP application in curing covid-19 disease,and WHO statement about usage of plasma therapy for covid disease are explained in detailed manner.
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease endemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but prevalent also in other countries of Central and Western Africa. The clinical presentation of monkeypox closely resembles the one of smallpox. The mortality rate is officially about 11% however rates as high as 17% have been observed. The disease has been considered rare and not much attention is paid to it. Nonetheless, the incidence of monkeypox increased 20-fold from 1981-1986 to 2005-2007 (two active surveillance programs). More research, surveillance and effective interventions are needed to ensure it would not gain the potential to become the next global pandemic.
This document summarizes information about HIV/AIDS, including:
- There are two types of HIV, HIV-1 being most prevalent. It is an enveloped virus that contains two antigens (gp120 and p41) and genetic material of two single-stranded RNA.
- HIV attacks CD4 T-helper cells. There is a period after infection until antibodies are detectable called the seronegative infectious period, which typically ranges from 3 weeks to 3 months.
- For infants under 18 months, nucleic acid testing (NAAT) is recommended over antibody-based tests since maternal antibodies may still be present.
- HIV testing must follow guidelines including informed consent, confidentiality of results,
This document discusses pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO), defined as a fever over 101°F persisting for more than 3 weeks without a confirmed diagnosis. It outlines the approach to evaluating a patient with PUO, including a thorough medical history and physical examination. Potential causes of PUO are grouped into infections, neoplastic diseases, autoimmune diseases, hereditary diseases, granulomatous diseases, and drug reactions. Common infectious causes include viral infections, tuberculosis, and bacterial infections like endocarditis.
Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7). It is a common febrile illness in infants under 3 years old, characterized by a high fever that resolves abruptly followed by a rash. While the illness is usually mild and self-limiting, it can in rare cases cause seizures or other neurologic complications. There is no specific treatment except supportive care with fever reducers, and most children recover fully without long-term issues.
This document discusses viral hepatitis, focusing on hepatitis A, B, C. It defines viral hepatitis as inflammation of the liver caused by hepatotropic viruses. It lists the common and less common causes. It describes the key features of hepatitis A, B, C including causative agents, transmission routes, clinical presentation, investigations, management, prevention. Hepatitis A causes an acute self-limiting illness while hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma if not managed properly. Prevention involves vaccination and hygienic measures.
Hepatitis C is a major global public health problem, infecting around 180 million people worldwide. It is a leading cause of liver disease and liver transplants. The hepatitis C virus is a RNA virus that primarily infects liver cells. Around 70-85% of infections become chronic, and 20-40% of chronic infections can lead to severe liver disease like cirrhosis or liver cancer over time. The most common modes of transmission are through blood exposure, though sexual transmission risk is low. There is no vaccine, but effective antiviral treatment exists.
This is a presentation of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) guidelines for HIV infection by the World Health Organization (WHO) updated as of December 2018.
This document discusses newer diagnostic methods for tuberculosis (TB), specifically focusing on liquid culture and drug susceptibility testing (DST). It describes several technologies used for TB diagnosis, including light-emitting diode (LED) microscopy, liquid culture methods like MGIT, and nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) like Xpert MTB/RIF. Liquid culture methods like MGIT and BACTEC provide results faster than solid culture, in 2-3 weeks versus 6-8 weeks, and also allow simultaneous DST. Newer NAATs like Xpert MTB/RIF can provide results in under 2 hours and detect TB as well as rifampin resistance directly from sputum samples.
This document discusses fever and pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO). It begins by defining fever and explaining thermoregulation. Pyrogens that cause fever are discussed, including exogenous and endogenous pyrogens like cytokines. PUO is defined as an unexplained fever persisting over 3 weeks despite testing. Common causes of PUO are discussed, including infections, cancers, and collagen vascular diseases. The approach to evaluating a patient with PUO in stages is also summarized.
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus (MERS-CoV) that was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. MERS belongs to a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The virus has been reported in several countries in the Middle East and has spread through close contact with infected individuals, with about 30% of confirmed cases resulting in death. Diagnosis involves real-time reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction testing of respiratory, blood, or stool samples. There is no vaccine currently available and treatment is supportive, with recommended measures including isolation precautions, monitoring of close contacts, and care of symptoms.
This document discusses new technologies for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. It describes how microscopy using light emitting diodes has advanced diagnosis by providing a simple, robust method. Molecular tests like PCR and line probe assays can rapidly detect TB and drug resistance from samples, but are more expensive and complex. The WHO endorses tests like Xpert MTB/RIF that can simultaneously detect TB and rifampicin resistance in a few hours. While promising, molecular methods still have limitations around cost, availability, and cannot replace clinical assessment.
This document discusses treatment considerations for patients co-infected with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. It summarizes evidence on initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in patients being treated for TB. Starting ART earlier reduces HIV disease progression and death, but increases the risk of TB-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). Later ART initiation reduces IRIS risk, but increases HIV disease progression and death risks. The optimal time to start ART in TB patients may depend on their CD4 count and differs according to the individual's risks.
This document summarizes information about the epidemiology of influenza. It describes the three types of influenza viruses (A, B, C) and their antigens. It discusses the major reservoirs, transmission, incubation period, clinical features, diagnosis, prevention including vaccines, antiviral drugs, treatment recommendations, and prophylaxis. Influenza spreads mainly via respiratory droplets from infected individuals and affects people of all ages. Prevention focuses on vaccination, antiviral drugs, and limiting transmission through isolation of infected individuals and hand hygiene.
- Chest CT scans are more sensitive than chest x-rays for detecting COVID-19 pneumonia in patients. CT scans can detect lung infiltrates in 88.9% of patients, while over 50% of chest x-rays are normal on hospital admission.
- Common CT scan findings in early stages include bilateral, peripheral ground-glass opacities. Progression of radiological findings on chest x-rays increases around day 7 of illness.
- Viral shedding from the upper respiratory tract peaks during the first 3-5 days after illness onset, earlier than seen in SARS. Early onset of lung infiltrates suggests the virus can invade the lower respiratory tract before adaptive immunity responds.
This document summarizes information about dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection. It discusses the global incidence and distribution of dengue, noting that incidence has increased in recent decades. Dengue symptoms and the different forms it can take are described. Treatment involves symptom relief and fluid maintenance. Vaccines have been developed but have limitations. Prevention relies on controlling mosquito populations and limiting their habitats. Global and national strategies aim to reduce dengue burden through prevention, control programs, and surveillance.
This document discusses influenza and influenza vaccines. It defines influenza as a highly contagious viral infection that typically causes seasonal outbreaks. There are three types of influenza viruses (A, B, and C) that are classified into different strains. Influenza A and B cause seasonal epidemics and are included in vaccines. The flu spreads through respiratory droplets and surfaces. It can cause severe illness especially in young, old, and those with underlying conditions. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended to prevent infection. There are two main types of vaccines - inactivated and live attenuated. Both work to induce immune responses but have different safety and effectiveness profiles.
In this ppt tried to give info about from serum therapy to plasma therapy in treatment of covid-19 is explained in concised form by collecting from so many sources.This ppt consists of about plasma,plasma composition,serum therapy which is invented by scientist and nobel laureate von behring and vaccines of diphtheria and tetanus ,convalescent plasma(CP) therapy procedure , CP application in curing covid-19 disease,and WHO statement about usage of plasma therapy for covid disease are explained in detailed manner.
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease endemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but prevalent also in other countries of Central and Western Africa. The clinical presentation of monkeypox closely resembles the one of smallpox. The mortality rate is officially about 11% however rates as high as 17% have been observed. The disease has been considered rare and not much attention is paid to it. Nonetheless, the incidence of monkeypox increased 20-fold from 1981-1986 to 2005-2007 (two active surveillance programs). More research, surveillance and effective interventions are needed to ensure it would not gain the potential to become the next global pandemic.
This document summarizes information about HIV/AIDS, including:
- There are two types of HIV, HIV-1 being most prevalent. It is an enveloped virus that contains two antigens (gp120 and p41) and genetic material of two single-stranded RNA.
- HIV attacks CD4 T-helper cells. There is a period after infection until antibodies are detectable called the seronegative infectious period, which typically ranges from 3 weeks to 3 months.
- For infants under 18 months, nucleic acid testing (NAAT) is recommended over antibody-based tests since maternal antibodies may still be present.
- HIV testing must follow guidelines including informed consent, confidentiality of results,
This document discusses pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO), defined as a fever over 101°F persisting for more than 3 weeks without a confirmed diagnosis. It outlines the approach to evaluating a patient with PUO, including a thorough medical history and physical examination. Potential causes of PUO are grouped into infections, neoplastic diseases, autoimmune diseases, hereditary diseases, granulomatous diseases, and drug reactions. Common infectious causes include viral infections, tuberculosis, and bacterial infections like endocarditis.
Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7). It is a common febrile illness in infants under 3 years old, characterized by a high fever that resolves abruptly followed by a rash. While the illness is usually mild and self-limiting, it can in rare cases cause seizures or other neurologic complications. There is no specific treatment except supportive care with fever reducers, and most children recover fully without long-term issues.
This document discusses viral hepatitis, focusing on hepatitis A, B, C. It defines viral hepatitis as inflammation of the liver caused by hepatotropic viruses. It lists the common and less common causes. It describes the key features of hepatitis A, B, C including causative agents, transmission routes, clinical presentation, investigations, management, prevention. Hepatitis A causes an acute self-limiting illness while hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma if not managed properly. Prevention involves vaccination and hygienic measures.
Hepatitis C is a major global public health problem, infecting around 180 million people worldwide. It is a leading cause of liver disease and liver transplants. The hepatitis C virus is a RNA virus that primarily infects liver cells. Around 70-85% of infections become chronic, and 20-40% of chronic infections can lead to severe liver disease like cirrhosis or liver cancer over time. The most common modes of transmission are through blood exposure, though sexual transmission risk is low. There is no vaccine, but effective antiviral treatment exists.
This is a presentation of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) guidelines for HIV infection by the World Health Organization (WHO) updated as of December 2018.
This document discusses newer diagnostic methods for tuberculosis (TB), specifically focusing on liquid culture and drug susceptibility testing (DST). It describes several technologies used for TB diagnosis, including light-emitting diode (LED) microscopy, liquid culture methods like MGIT, and nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) like Xpert MTB/RIF. Liquid culture methods like MGIT and BACTEC provide results faster than solid culture, in 2-3 weeks versus 6-8 weeks, and also allow simultaneous DST. Newer NAATs like Xpert MTB/RIF can provide results in under 2 hours and detect TB as well as rifampin resistance directly from sputum samples.
This document discusses fever and pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO). It begins by defining fever and explaining thermoregulation. Pyrogens that cause fever are discussed, including exogenous and endogenous pyrogens like cytokines. PUO is defined as an unexplained fever persisting over 3 weeks despite testing. Common causes of PUO are discussed, including infections, cancers, and collagen vascular diseases. The approach to evaluating a patient with PUO in stages is also summarized.
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus (MERS-CoV) that was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. MERS belongs to a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The virus has been reported in several countries in the Middle East and has spread through close contact with infected individuals, with about 30% of confirmed cases resulting in death. Diagnosis involves real-time reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction testing of respiratory, blood, or stool samples. There is no vaccine currently available and treatment is supportive, with recommended measures including isolation precautions, monitoring of close contacts, and care of symptoms.
This document discusses new technologies for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. It describes how microscopy using light emitting diodes has advanced diagnosis by providing a simple, robust method. Molecular tests like PCR and line probe assays can rapidly detect TB and drug resistance from samples, but are more expensive and complex. The WHO endorses tests like Xpert MTB/RIF that can simultaneously detect TB and rifampicin resistance in a few hours. While promising, molecular methods still have limitations around cost, availability, and cannot replace clinical assessment.
This document discusses treatment considerations for patients co-infected with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. It summarizes evidence on initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in patients being treated for TB. Starting ART earlier reduces HIV disease progression and death, but increases the risk of TB-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). Later ART initiation reduces IRIS risk, but increases HIV disease progression and death risks. The optimal time to start ART in TB patients may depend on their CD4 count and differs according to the individual's risks.
This document summarizes information about the epidemiology of influenza. It describes the three types of influenza viruses (A, B, C) and their antigens. It discusses the major reservoirs, transmission, incubation period, clinical features, diagnosis, prevention including vaccines, antiviral drugs, treatment recommendations, and prophylaxis. Influenza spreads mainly via respiratory droplets from infected individuals and affects people of all ages. Prevention focuses on vaccination, antiviral drugs, and limiting transmission through isolation of infected individuals and hand hygiene.
- Chest CT scans are more sensitive than chest x-rays for detecting COVID-19 pneumonia in patients. CT scans can detect lung infiltrates in 88.9% of patients, while over 50% of chest x-rays are normal on hospital admission.
- Common CT scan findings in early stages include bilateral, peripheral ground-glass opacities. Progression of radiological findings on chest x-rays increases around day 7 of illness.
- Viral shedding from the upper respiratory tract peaks during the first 3-5 days after illness onset, earlier than seen in SARS. Early onset of lung infiltrates suggests the virus can invade the lower respiratory tract before adaptive immunity responds.
This document provides information on 16 COVID-19 vaccine candidates that are currently in clinical trials. It summarizes the design, dosing, and interim results from Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials of mRNA-1273, Ad5-nCoV, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, BNT162, and INO-4800 vaccines. The document also lists other candidates in preclinical or early clinical testing phases, including CoronaVac.
1. Chronic HCV infection can lead to increased mortality from both hepatic and extrahepatic diseases such as liver cancer, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.
2. HCV infection is associated with a variety of autoimmune manifestations and lymphoproliferative disorders, most notably mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis.
3. Treatment of HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals or pegylated interferon/ribavirin can result in remission of extrahepatic manifestations by achieving sustained virological response.
The document discusses pneumonia treatment guidelines in Taiwan. It provides background on the etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Taiwan. It then summarizes the key changes between the 2018 and 2007 Taiwan pneumonia guidelines, including the use of a modified GRADE methodology, definitions of healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) and pediatric pneumonia. The major sections of the 2018 guidelines covered CAP, hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), HCAP subdivided into nursing home-associated and hemodialysis-associated pneumonia, and pediatric pneumonia.
Vaksinasi Booster COVID-19 di Indonesia (Booster 1, Booster 2, Prioritas)
1) Vaksinasi booster COVID-19 di Indonesia hanya mencapai sekitar 30% dan perlu ditingkatkan, khususnya untuk kelompok prioritas seperti lansia, komorbid, dan imunokompromais.
2) Vaksinasi booster 1 saat ini untuk usia 18 tahun ke atas. Persiapan sedang berlangsung untuk vaksinasi booster ke-2.
3) Kelompok prioritas tertinggi
1. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues to spread in India, with the curve not yet flattened and cases still rising. The coming month of July is predicted to see worsening of the pandemic in India.
2. As of July 14th, India has seen over 970,000 total cases and 24,929 deaths, surpassing Russia to become the third most affected country. Around 331,505 cases remain active.
3. Various diagnostic tests and their significance, classifications of COVID-19 disease severity, common radiological findings, and epidemiological data are discussed in detail in the document. Increased awareness and improved hospital facilities are needed to better tackle the pandemic in India.
This document summarizes several clinical studies investigating potential COVID-19 treatments remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, and ivermectin. For remdesivir, Phase 3 trials showed treatment for up to 10 days was well tolerated and improved clinical outcomes. An observational study of hydroxychloroquine found no significant benefit for hospitalized patients. A large observational study across six continents found increased mortality and arrhythmias associated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, with or without macrolides.
The document provides new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). It discusses the definitions, epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and initial antibiotic therapy for HAP and VAP. For diagnosis, it recommends either a clinical approach using criteria like the Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) or a quantitative culture approach using techniques like bronchoscopy. For initial therapy, it stratifies patients into different risk groups and provides treatment recommendations based on the severity of illness and risk of multi-drug resistant pathogens.
Constance Benson, MD
Professor of Medicine and Director of the UC San Diego
AntiViral Research Center
Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health
Department of Medicine
University of California, San Diego
The document summarizes findings from a phase 3 clinical trial of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Key findings include:
- The vaccine was well tolerated and had an efficacy of 95% against symptomatic COVID-19 among participants without prior infection. Efficacy was consistent across age, gender, race and ethnicity subgroups.
- The most common side effects were pain at injection site, fatigue, headache, and fever, predominantly mild or moderate in severity and lasting 1-2 days.
- The vaccine elicited higher antibody levels than convalescent sera and showed similar efficacy against the UK and South African variants.
Edward Cachay, MD, MAS
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health
Department of Medicine
University of California, San Diego
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This document discusses extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It finds that:
1. Extrahepatic manifestations like vasculitis, arthralgia/myalgia, and autoimmune disorders are a major problem in chronic HCV infection, affecting 5-40%, 25-35%, and 10-40% of patients respectively.
2. Fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairment from HCV infection are also significant, with 50-67% of patients experiencing fatigue and 28% experiencing depression prior to therapy. Sustained virological response is associated with decreased rates of fatigue.
3. Autoimmune disorders are thought to arise from polyclonal or oligoclonal B
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This document discusses extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It finds that:
1. Extrahepatic manifestations like vasculitis, arthralgia/myalgia, and autoimmune disorders are a major problem in chronic HCV infection, affecting 5-40%, 25-35%, and 10-40% of patients respectively.
2. Fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairment from HCV infection are also significant, with 50-67% of patients experiencing fatigue and 28% experiencing depression prior to therapy. Sustained virological response is associated with decreased rates of fatigue.
3. Autoimmune disorders are thought to arise from polyclonal or oligoclonal B
1. The document summarizes data on COVID-19 from various sources, including rates of COVID-19 hospitalization by age group in the US, racial/ethnic disparities in reported COVID-19 cases, proposed routes of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and the impact of personal protective equipment on risk of infection in frontline healthcare workers.
2. It also reviews considerations around SARS-CoV-2 transmission, the concept of herd immunity, temporal profiles of viral load and opportunities for diagnosis, chest CT findings consistent with COVID-19, and the varying clinical presentation and natural history of COVID-19 by factors like age and sex.
3. Key findings include that the highest rates of COVID-19 hospitalization
The Changing Role of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancerbkling
In recent years, researchers have been looking into using a class of drugs called PARP inhibitors to prevent the progression and recurrence of ovarian cancer. Dr. Kathleen Moore of Stephenson Cancer Center, Principal Investigator of the SOLO-1 trial, explains how the results of this trial may affect ovarian cancer patients and where research on ovarian cancer treatment is headed next.
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This document analyzes factors influencing the development of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The study examined 505 elderly CAP patients, of which 133 were diagnosed with DVT. Severe pneumonia and septic shock were associated with higher rates of DVT. Central venous catheterization, higher D-dimer levels, and higher Padua scores (indicating higher risk of thrombosis) were significantly correlated with the development of DVT. Logistic regression identified central venous catheterization, D-dimer level, and Padua score as significant risk factors for DVT in elderly CAP patients.
- COVID-19 booster shots are recommended for various groups when vaccine-induced immunity has waned, typically 3-6 months after the primary vaccination series. Effectiveness against infection declines more rapidly than against severe outcomes like hospitalization and death.
- Studies show a third dose of mRNA vaccines like Pfizer significantly increases antibody levels in transplant recipients and the immunocompromised whose immune response is weaker.
- Countries providing data found waning vaccine protection against infection over time but sustained effectiveness against severe disease, supporting the need for boosters in vulnerable populations.
1) Diabetes is identified as a risk factor for worse outcomes from COVID-19 based on studies from China. Mortality was 10% in COVID-19 patients with diabetes versus 2.5% for non-diabetic patients.
2) People with diabetes have an increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection due to defects in innate immunity from hyperglycemia and an increased inflammatory response.
3) The interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which regulates blood pressure and fluid balance, may help explain the link between diabetes, hypertension, and increased COVID-19 severity. The virus relies on binding to ACE2 receptors to infect
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Adhd Medication Shortage Uk - trinexpharmacy.comreignlana06
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ABDOMINAL TRAUMA in pediatrics part one.drhasanrajab
Abdominal trauma in pediatrics refers to injuries or damage to the abdominal organs in children. It can occur due to various causes such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and physical abuse. Children are more vulnerable to abdominal trauma due to their unique anatomical and physiological characteristics. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, distension, vomiting, and signs of shock. Diagnosis involves physical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Management depends on the severity and may involve conservative treatment or surgical intervention. Prevention is crucial in reducing the incidence of abdominal trauma in children.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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27. RECOVERY Trial- Secondary Outcomes
Outcome, n/N (%)
Dexamethasone +
Usual Care
Usual Care Only
Age-Adjusted
RR (95% CI)*
Discharged from hospital
within 28 days
1416/2104 (67.3) 2748/4321 (63.6) 1.10 (1.03-1.17)
Invasive mechanical
ventilation or death†
Invasive mechanical
ventilation
Death
462/1780 (26.0)
110/1780 (6.2)
387/1780 (21.7)
1003/3638 (27.6)
298/3638 (8.2)
827/3638 (22.7)
0.93 (0.85-1.01)
0.79 (0.64-0.97)
0.93 (0.84-1.03)
RECOVERY Collaborative Group. NEJM. 2021;384:693.
*RR = rate ratio for hospital discharge and risk ratio for receipt of invasive mechanical ventilation or death.
†Analyses exclude those on invasive mechanical ventilation at the time of randomization.
27
28. CoDex: Dexamethasone to Treat COVID-19–
Related ARDS
• 多中心,隨機,開放式試驗
• 中重度ARDS的COVID-19 病人
• Dexamethasone 20 mg/day for 5 days then
10 mg/day for 5 days or until ICU discharge + SoC
(n = 151) vs
• SOC alone (n = 148)
• 頭28天, mean ventilator-free days:
• Dexamethasone + SoC: 6.6 (95% CI: 5.0-8.2)
• SoC alone: 4.0 (95% CI: 2.9-5.4)
• Difference: 2.26 (95% CI: 0.2-4.38; P = .04)
• No difference in mortality with
dexamethasone + SoC vs SoC alone (56.3% vs
61.5%)
Tomazini. JAMA. 2020;324:1307. NCT04327401.
Standard care
Dexamethasone
28
29. REMAP-CAP: Effect of Hydrocortisone on
Organ Support-Free Days in Patients With
Severe COVID-19
•多中心,隨機,開放式第四期試驗
•住ICU的嚴重COVID-19病人 (N = 403)
•比較使用固定劑量(hydrocortisone 50或100mg q6h共
七天)、休克劑量(50mg q6h,臨床休克時使用)與未
使用hydrocortisone
1. NCT02735707. 2. The Writing Committee for the REMAP-CAP Investigators. JAMA. 2020;324:1317.
29
31. CAPE-COVID: Low-Dose Hydrocortisone to Treat
COVID-19–Related Acute Respiratory Failure
• 多中心,隨機,雙盲
• 住ICU急性呼吸衰竭的COVID-19 病
人(N=149)
• Hydrocortisone (200 mg/day) vs
placebo
• 因RECOVERY的結果,使此試驗提
早結束
• 在治療失敗兩組無差異
• Hydrocortisone無增加續發性感染
• 菌血症: 6.6% with hydrocortisone vs
11.0% with placebo
Dequin. JAMA. 2020;324:1298. NCT02517489.
Hydrocortisone
Placebo
31
32. Meta-analysis of Systemic Corticosteroids in
Critically III Patients With COVID-19
WHO REACT Working Group. JAMA. 2020;324:1330.
Trial Location Eligibility Treatment Arms Dose
Outcome
Primary Mortality
DEXA-
COVID 19
Spain
Intubation,
mechanical
ventilation, moderate
to severe ARDS*
Dexamethasone
vs usual care
20 mg/day IV for
5 days, then
10 mg/day IV for
5 days
60-day
mortality
Day 28
CoDEX Brazil
Intubation,
mechanical
ventilation, moderate
to severe ARDS*
Dexamethasone
vs usual care
20 mg/day IV for
5 days, then
10 mg/day IV for
5 days
Ventilator
-free days
Day 28
RECOVERY UK Intubation
Dexamethasone
vs usual care 6 mg/day PO or IV
28-day
mortality
Day 28
CAPE
COVID
France
ICU/intermediate
care unit, O2
(≥6 L/min)
Hydrocortisone vs
placebo
Continuous IV infusion 8-
14 days with tapered
dosing (200 mg/day to
50 mg/day)
21-day
treatmen
t failure
Day 21
32
33. Meta-analysis of Systemic Corticosteroids in
Critically III Patients With COVID-19
WHO REACT Working Group. JAMA. 2020;324:1330.
Trial Location Eligibility Treatment Arms Dose
Outcome
Primary Mortality
COVID
STEROID
Denmark O2 (≥10 L/min)
Hydrocortisone vs
placebo
200 mg/
day IV for
7 days
Days alive
without life
support at
Day 28
Day 28
REMAP-
COVID
Australia,
Canada, EU,
New Zealand,
UK, US
Admitted to ICU receiving
high-flow nasal O2 with FIO2
≥0.4 at ≥30 L/min,
noninvasive or invasive
ventilatory support, or
receiving vasopressors
Hydrocortisone vs
usual care
50 mg IV
every
6 hr for 7
days
Composite of
hospital
mortality
and ICU organ
support–free
days to Day 21
Day 28
Steroids
-SARI
China
ICU with PaO2:FIO2 <200
mm Hg on positive pressure
ventilation or high-flow
nasal canulae
>45 L/min
Methylprednisolo
ne vs usual care
40 mg IV
every
12 hr for
5 days
Lower lung
injury score at
Day 7
and Day 14
Day 30
33
39. Remdesivir
• nucleoside analogue of ATP
• inhibits SARS-CoV-2 RNA
polymerase by competing with
ATP for inclusion into nascent
RNA
delayed chain termination
during viral RNA replication
39
40. Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial (NIAID
ACTT-1)- Study Design
• Multicenter, adaptive, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial
Adult patients ≥18 yr of age;
hospitalized with symptoms of
COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 infection and
≥1 of following: radiographic
infiltrates by imaging; SpO2 ≤94% on
room air; requiring supplemental
oxygen; or requiring mechanical
ventilation
(N = 1062)
Remdesivir IV QD
Day 1 200 mg; Day 2-10 100 mg
(n = 541)
Placebo IV QD
(n = 521)
Slide credit: clinicaloptions.com
Beigel. NEJM. 2020;383:1813. NCT04280705.
*Day of recovery is first day patient satisfies 1 of these categories from ordinal scale: 1) hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen,
no longer requires ongoing medical care; 2) not hospitalized, limitation on activities and/or requiring home oxygen; or 3) not hospitalized,
no limitations on activities.
Daily assessment to Day 29 for
time to clinical improvement
while hospitalized;
if discharged, assessments at
Days 15, 22, and 29
Day 10
Primary endpoint: time to recovery* by Day 29 according to ordinal scale
Secondary endpoints: treatment-related improvements in 8-point ordinal scale at Day 15
40
41. NIAID ACTT-1: Clinical Status Ordinal Scale
Clinical Status
Ordinal Scale
Clinical Status Description for Assessment
1 Not hospitalized, no limitations on activities
2 Not hospitalized, limitation on activities, and/or requiring home oxygen
3 Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen and no longer requires ongoing
medical care (if hospitalization extended for infection-control purposes)
4 Hospitalized, not requiring supplemental oxygen; requiring ongoing medical care
(COVID-19 related or otherwise)
5 Hospitalized, requiring supplemental oxygen
6 Hospitalized, on noninvasive ventilation or high-flow oxygen devices
7 Hospitalized, on invasive mechanical ventilation or ECMO
8 Death
Beigel. NEJM. 2020;383:1813. 41
42. NIAID ACTT-1: Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic
All
(N = 1062)
Remdesivir
(n = 541)
Placebo
(n = 521)
Mean age, yr (SD) 58.9 (15.0) 58.6 (14.6) 59.2 (15.4)
Male sex, n (%) 684 (64.4) 352 (65.1) 332 (63.7)
Median time from symptom onset to
randomization, days* (IQR)
9 (6-12) 9 (6-12) 9 (7-13)
Number of comorbidities, n/N (%)*
0
1
≥2
194/1048 (18.5)
275/1048 (26.2)
579/1048 (55.2)
97/531 (18.3)
138/531 (26.0)
296/531 (55.7)
97/517 (18.8)
137/517 (26.5)
238/517 (54.7)
Comorbidities, n/N (%)
Hypertension
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
533/1051 (50.7)
476/1049 (45.4)
322/1051 (30.6)
269/532 (50.6)
242/531 (45.6)
164/531 (30.8)
264/519 (50.9)
234/518 (45.2)
158/519 (30.4)
*Data were missing for 3 patients; coexisting conditions data were missing for 11 patients and were incomplete for 3 patients.
Beigel. NEJM. 2020;383:1813. 42
43. • Serious AEs: 51.3% with remdesivir and 57.2% with placebo
• No deaths related to treatment; most common nonserious AEs
occurring in ≥5% of all patients included decreased GFR, decreased
hemoglobin, decreased lymphocyte count, and anemia
NIAID ACTT-1: Efficacy and Safety Summary
Outcome
Remdesivir
(n = 541)
Placebo
(n = 521)
RR/HR (95% CI)* P Value
Median recovery time, days 10 15 1.29 (1.12-1.49) <.001
Mortality by 15 days, %† 6.7 11.9 0.55 (0.36-0.83) NR
*Recovery rate ratio for recovery time and HR for mortality calculated by stratified Cox model. †Kaplan-Meier estimate.
Beigel. NEJM. 2020;383:1813. 43
44. NIAID ACTT-1: Time to Recovery
Slide credit: clinicaloptions.com
Beigel. NEJM. 2020;383:1813. 44
45. NIAID ACTT-1: Time to Recovery
Slide credit: clinicaloptions.com
Beigel. NEJM. 2020;383:1813.
45
47. SIMPLE-Severe Study:
Remdesivir in Patients With Severe COVID-19
• 多中心,隨機,開放式三期試驗
Hospitalized patients ≥12 yr of age
with SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed
in last 4 days, SpO2 ≤94% while
breathing ambient air or receiving
supplemental oxygen, and radiologic
evidence of pneumonia
(N = 397)
Remdesivir IV QD
Day 1 200 mg; Days 2-10 100 mg
(n = 197)
Goldman. NEJM. 2020;383:1827. NCT04292899.
Remdesivir IV QD
Day 1 200 mg; Days 2-5 100 mg
(n = 200)
校正收案時疾病嚴重度後,臨床改善率並無統計差異
47
48. SIMPLE-Moderate Study:
Remdesivir in Patients With Moderate COVID-19
• Primary endpoint: improvement on 7-point ordinal scale on Day 11
• Secondary endpoint: treatment-emergent adverse events
Patients ≥12 yr of age;
hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2
infection confirmed by RT-PCR;
radiographic infiltrates by
imaging; SpO2 >94% on room air
(N = 584)
Remdesivir IV QD
Day 1 200 mg; Days 2-5 100 mg
(n = 191)
Standard of Care
(n = 200)
Spinner. JAMA. 2020;324:1048. NCT04292730.
Remdesivir IV QD
Day 1 200 mg; Days 2-10 100 mg
(n = 193)
• 多中心,隨機,開放式三期試驗
48
49. SIMPLE-Moderate Study:
Remdesivir in Patients With Moderate COVID-19
• Patients receiving 5-day remdesivir were 65% more
likely to have clinical improvement at Day 11 vs SoC
alone (OR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.09-2.48; P = .02)
• 10-day remdesivir vs SoC alone: (No OR reported; P = .18)
Clinical Efficacy at Day 11, n (%)
Remdesivir 5-Day
(n = 191)
Remdesivir 10-Day
(n = 193)
SoC
(n = 200)
≥2-point improvement on ordinal scale 134 (70) 126 (65) 121 (61)
Recovery 132 (68) 141 (74) 128 (64)
Requiring any oxygen support 12 (6) 13 (7) 22 (11)
Death 0 2 (1) 4 (2)
Spinner. JAMA. 2020;324:1048. NCT04292730. 49
50. Study 5773 and Study 5807:
Variables Associated With Odds of Recovery/Death
• GS-US-540–5773: remdesivir-cohort
• GS-US-540–5807: non-remdesivir-cohort
Olender. Clin Infect Dis. 2020;[Epub].
50
51. GS-US-540-5773: Remdesivir for 5 vs 10 Days for
Hospitalized Patients With Severe COVID-19
• 多中心,隨機,開放式三期試驗
• Primary endpoint: time to clinical improvement (≥2-point improvement from BL on 7-point ordinal
scale) at Day 14, time to all-cause mortality at Day 14
• 10-day vs 5-day OR for clinical improvement at Day 14: 0.75 (95% CI: 0.51-1.12)1
• Current multivariate analysis* assessed risk factors for clinical improvement and all-cause mortality in
combined population (5-day and 10-day dosing)2
Adults hospitalized with severe
COVID-19; positive SARS-CoV-2
RT-PCR
<4 days prior to enrolment; SpO2
≤94% on room air; pulmonary
infiltrates on radiograph
(N = 397)
Remdesivir
200 mg IV loading dose; 100 mg IV QD
Remdesivir
200 mg IV loading dose; 100 mg IV QD
1. Remdesivir PI. Updated February 2021. 2. Marks. IAS COVID-19. Abstr 11803.
Day 5 Day 10
*Competing risk analysis, where death is competing risk; remdesivir treatment duration and all risk factors as covariates.
Supportive therapy at clinician discretion
51
52. BL O2: Low-flow O2/room air vs IMV/HFNC/NIPPV
Age, yr: <65 vs ≥65
Race: Black vs Asian
Race: White vs Asian
Region: Outside Italy vs Italy
Concomitant biologic medication*: No vs Yes
Treatment duration: RDV 5 days vs RDV 10 days
GS-US-540-5773: Baseline Characteristics Associated
With Clinical Improvement
Marks. IAS COVID-19. Abstr 11803.
Risk Factor: Subgroups HR (95% CI) P Value
2.16 (1.50-3.10) <.0001
1.93 (1.46-2.55) <.0001
3.80 (2.28-6.35) <.0001
2.45 (1.60-3.76) <.0001
1.59 (1.07-2.37) .0225
2.70 (1.49-4.88) .0010
1.12 (0.92-1.55) .1822
*Including IFN, plasma, sarilumab, siltuximab, tocilizumab
taken ≥1 day prior or any time during RDV therapy.
No Improvement Improved
0.1 1 10
HR (95% CI)
Slide credit: clinicaloptions.com
53. GS-US-540-5773: Baseline Characteristics Associated
With All-Cause Mortality
Marks. IAS COVID-19. Abstr 11803.
BL O2: IMV/HFNC/NIPPV vs Low-flow O2/room air
COPD: Yes vs No
Age, yr: ≥65 vs <65
Treatment duration: RDV 5 days vs RDV 10 days
Risk Factor: Subgroups HR (95% CI) P Value
5.47 (2.74-10.90) <.0001
3.41 (1.30-8.94) .0125
2.30 (1.18-4.47) .0139
0.97 (0.53-1.78) .9215
Decreased risk Increased risk
0.1 1 10
HR (95% CI)
Slide credit: clinicaloptions.com
54. Efficacy
follow-up
28天時因COVID-19住院或全死因死亡率下降87%(0.7% vs 5.3%, p=0.008)
因COVID-19就診與全死因死亡率亦下降81% (1.6% vs 8.6%, p=0.002)
兩組第七天時鼻咽病毒量並無顯著差異
PINETREE: Remdesivir for Nonhospitalized,
High-Risk Individuals With COVID-19
Nonhospitalized, high-
risk individuals with PCR-
confirmed COVID-19 for
≤4 days and presence of
symptoms for ≤7 days
(N = 584*)
Remdesivir 200 mg IV
(n = 279 )
Placebo
(n = 283 )
Gottlieb, R.L., et al., Early Remdesivir to Prevent Progression to Severe Covid-19 in Outpatients. 2021
多中心,隨機,雙盲三期試驗
Day 1 Days 2 and 3 Day 28
Remdesivir 100 mg IV x 2 days
(n = 279 )
Placebo
(n = 283 )
*Study enrollment was terminated early for administrative reasons (slowing enrollment); 562
patients received ≥1 dose of study drug.
54
59. •隨機,雙盲三期試驗
• Primary endpoints: percentage of hospitalizations and/or deaths by Day 28
• Secondar endpoints: adverse events
Day 1
Adults with laboratory-
confirmed SARS-CoV-2
(N = 3000)*
Nirmatrelvir + RTV
Q12H
Placebo
Q12H
Follow-up
*Anticipated enrollment; had ≥1 characteristic or comorbidity associated
with increased risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19.
EPIC-HR: Nirmatrelvir + RTV for
Nonhospitalized Patients With COVID-19
Day 28
Day 5 Wk 24
NCT04960202.
Stratified by time since
onset of signs/symptoms
59
60. Phase III EPIC-HR: Day 28 Interim Efficacy
Analysis
• 非住院,有風險因子的輕中度COVID-19患者,在出
現症狀的3天內服用 nirmatrelvir + RTV Q12H * 5 days
可減少89% (P = .001)住院或死亡
Pfizer press release. November 5, 2021. Data not peer reviewed.
Started By Day 3 Started By Day 5
Outcome
Nirmatrelvir + RTV
(n = 389)
Placebo
(n = 385)
P
Value
Nirmatrelvir + RTV
(n = 607)
Placebo
(n = 612)
P Value
Hospitalization
or death, n (%)
3 (0.8) 27 (7.0) <.0001 6 (1.0) 41 (6.7) <.0001
Deaths, n (%) 0 7 (1.8) <.0001 0 10 (1.6) <.0001
60
64. Day 1
MOVe-IN and MOVe-OUT: randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase II/III trials1-4
Adults with laboratory-
confirmed SARS-CoV-2*
(N = 304, phase II1,3,4)
(N = 1850, phase III2,3,4)
Molnupiravir 200 mg Q12H
Molnupiravir 800 mg Q12H
Molnupiravir 400 mg Q12H
Placebo Q12H
Follow-up period
MOVe-IN/MOVe-OUT: Molnupiravir for
Hospitalized/Nonhospitalized Patients With COVID-19
Day 29
Day 5 Wk 28
1. NCT04575584. 2. NCT04575597. 3. Strizki. IDWeek 2021. Abstr P511. 4. Grobler. IDWeek 2021. Abstr P543.
Stratified by time since onset of
signs/symptoms and risk for
severe COVID-19
• MOVe-IN: hospitalized adults with signs/symptoms of COVID-19 and symptom onset within previous 10 days
• MOVe-OUT: nonhospitalized adults with signs/symptoms of COVID-19, increased risk of severe illness from
COVID-19, and symptom onset within previous 7 days.
64
66. • 非住院,有風險因子的輕中度COVID-19患者,molnupiravir 800
mg Q12H * 5 days下降50%住院或死亡 (P = .001)
病毒定序結果顯示molnupiravir對Gamma、Delta與Mu變異株均有效果
Phase III MOVe-OUT: Day 29 Interim Efficacy Analysis
Bernal. NEJM. 2021;[Epub]
Outcome
Molnupiravir 800 mg Q12H
(n = 385)
Placebo
(n = 377)
Hospitalization or death, n (%) 28 (7.3)* 53 (14.1)
Deaths, n (%) 0 8
Any AE, % 35 40
Drug-related AE, % 12 11
Discontinuation due to AE, % 1.3 3.4
*Reduction in risk of hospitalization and/or death was consistent across key subgroups.
66
67. Phase III MOVe-OUT Additional Data: Final Analysis
• 非住院,有風險因子的輕中度COVID-19患者(1433人),
molnupiravir 800 mg Q12H * 5 days下降30%住院或死亡 (P = .0218)
AE profile consistent with the AE profile in the Day 29 interim analysis
These additional data were presented to FDA’s Antimicrobial Advisory Committee, and committee
voted 13-10 that the known benefits outweigh potential risks
Molnupiravir has been authorized for use in the United Kingdom and is being reviewed by the EMA
Bernal. NEJM. 2021;[Epub].
Merck press release. November 30, 2021. Data not peer reviewed.
gov.uk/government/news/first-oral-antiviral-for-covid-19-lagevrio-molnupiravir-approved-by-mhra
Outcome
Molnupiravir 800 mg Q12H
(n = 709)
Placebo
(n = 699)
Hospitalization or death, n (%) 48 (6.8) 68 (9.7)
Deaths, n (%) 1 9
67
68. FDA EUA for Molnupiravir
• 在輕中度的成人COVID-19患者,PCR(+),同時有重
症因子
• 症狀出現的5天內服用
• 800 mg molnupiravir (200 mg tablets*4) Q12H * 5 days
68
71. BLAZE-1: Impact of Bamlanivimab Plus Etesevimab
on Mild or Moderate COVID-19 Infection
• 隨機,雙盲三期試驗
• 輕中度門診COVID-19病患,具風險因子,治療前3天內PCR(+) (N =
1035)
• Patients recruited had ≥1 risk factor for severe COVID-19 (≥65 yr of age,
BMI ≥35, or 1 relevant comorbidity)
Outcome
Bamlanivimab plus Etesevimab
(N = 518)
Placebo
(n = 517)
Relative Risk Difference
P-Value
Day 29 hospitalization or death
from any cause, n (%)
11 (2.1) 36 (7.0)
70%
p<0.001
Day 29 death from any cause, n (%) 0 10* (1.9)
Dougan. NEJM. 2021; 385:1382.
*9 deaths were designated as COVID-19—related
71
72. Casirivimab + Imdevimab to Treat
Nonhospitalized Patients With COVID-19
• 隨機,雙盲一-三期試驗1-3
• 第7天病毒量變化casirivimab +
imdevimab vs placebo (n = 524)3
• 高病毒量的病人(>107
copies/mL): -0.68 log10
copies/mL(P <.0001)
• 所有測的到病毒量的病人: -
0.36 log10 copies/mL (P = .0003)
• 在第29天,減少57%因COVID-19就
醫 (N = 799)3
• 2.8% with casirivimab +
imdevimab vs 6.5% with placebo
(P = .024)
Patients with
laboratory-confirmed
COVID-19 treated in
outpatient setting
(N = 799)
Casirivimab + Imdevimab
8 g IV
Placebo
Casirivimab + Imdevimab
2.4 g IV
1. NCT04425629. 2. Weinreich. NEJM. 2021;384:238. 3. https://investor.regeneron.com/news-releases/news-release-
details/regenerons-covid-19-outpatient-trial-prospectively-demonstrates/. Press release only, not peer reviewed.
• 2020/9/4 一/二試驗期中分析,共275
個病人 patients2; 2020/10/28 二/三試
驗資料共524 個病人
72
73. Randomized 1:1:1
Stratified by baseline
COVID-19 treatment*
跨國,隨機,雙盲一-三期試驗
Virologic analysis
Day 7
Adults with laboratory-
confirmed SARS-CoV-2
infection, onset of COVID-
19 symptoms within prior
10 days, and hospitalized
for ≤72 hr (N = 1197)†
Casirivimab + Imdevimab 8.0g IV‡
(n = 398)
Casirivimab + Imdevimab for Hospitalized
Patients With COVID-19
• Primary virologic endpoint: change in viral load from baseline to Day 7 in seronegative patients
• Primary clinical endpoints: death or mechanical ventilation by Day 29, all-cause mortality, safety
Casirivimab + Imdevimab 2.4g IV‡
(n = 406)
*Stratification: baseline antiviral only (remdesivir) or on no COVID-19 treatments or on corticosteroids or on combination therapy
(remdesivir + corticosteroids). †Study terminated early for low enrollment; modified full analysis set includes pooled cohorts on low flow or
no supplemental oxygen and 2.4 g or 8.0 g dose (n = 804). ‡Single dose coadministered on Day 1 in addition to SoC.
Day 1
Follow-up
Safety analysis
Day 57
Clinical analysis
Day 29
Placebo
(n = 393)
Mylonakis. IDWeek 2021. Abstr LB4.
73
74. Casirivimab + Imdevimab for Hospitalized
Patients With COVID-19: Virologic Efficacy
• 在血清學陰性病人,第7天病毒量 (LS mean change
-0.28 log10 copies/mL; SE 0.12; P = .017)
Mylonakis. IDWeek 2021. Abstr LB4. 74
75. Casirivimab + Imdevimab for Hospitalized
Patients With COVID-19: Clinical Efficacy
• Patients Hospitalized With Low Flow/No Supplemental Oxygen
Mylonakis. IDWeek 2021. Abstr LB4.
75
77. 單株抗體對SARS-CoV-2變異株效果實證
Casirivimab +
Imdevimab
Bamlanivimab +
Etesevimab
Sotrovimab Tixagevimab +
cilgavimab
Regdanvimab
Alpha O O O O O
Beta O X O O X
Gamma O X O O X
Delta O O O O O
Delta + O X O O O
Epsilon O O O O O
Lota O O O O O
Kappa O O O O O
Mu O X O O NA
Omicron X X O X X
新型冠狀病毒(SARS-CoV-2)感染臨床處置暫行指引第十五版
註: O 有效; X 無效 (unlikely to be active, >100 fold reduction in susceptibility of authentic or pseudovirus;NA表無資料
77
80. Baricitinib
• DMARD for rheumatoid arthritis
• 動物試驗
SARS-CoV-2 + Baricitinib
+
Baricitinib Treatment Results
↓ Inflammatory cytokines and chemokines
↓ Neutrophil and macrophage recruitment
↓ NETosis activity
↓ Activated T-cells
Preserved innate viral responses
No change in viral shedding
Hoang. Cell. 2021;184:460. 80
81. NIAID ACTT-2: Baricitinib + Remdesivir vs Remdesivir
in Hospitalized Patients With Severe COVID-19
• 多中心,隨機,雙盲三期試驗
Adult patients ≥18 yr of age;
hospitalized with confirmed
SARS-CoV-2 infection and
≥1 of following: radiographic
infiltrates by imaging, SpO2 ≤94%
on room air, requiring
supplemental oxygen, or
requiring mechanical ventilation
(N = 1034)
Baricitinib PO* + Remdesivir IV QD†
(n = 515)
Placebo PO + Remdesivir IV QD†
(n = 518)
Kalil. NEJM. 2021;384:795.
Daily assessment to Day 29 for
time to clinical improvement
while hospitalized;
if discharged, assessments at
Days 15, 22, and 29
可加速臨床改善約一天(P=0.03)
*4 mg administered for duration of hospitalization, up to 14 days.
†200 mg on Day 1 followed by 100 mg on Days 2-10.
81
82. 跨國,隨機,雙盲三期試驗1
Day 14
Adults ≥18 yr of age with RT-
PCR–confirmed SARS-CoV-2
infection requiring invasive
mechanical ventilation or
ECMO and elevation of ≥1
serum inflammatory marker1,2
(N = 101)
Placebo + SoC*
(n = 50 )
COV-BARRIER Addendum Study: Baricitinib + Standard
of Care for Hospitalized Adults With COVID-19
Baricitinib 4 mg + SoC*
(n = 51 )
1. Ely. IDWeek 2021. Abstr LB3. 2. ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT04421027.
*Included baseline systemic corticosteroid use in 86% of participants.
Day 1
Prespecified exploratory
analyses
Day 60
Day 28
Outcome by Day 28 Baricitinib + SoC (n = 51) Placebo + SoC (n = 50) P Value†
All-cause mortality, n (%)
KM estimates, (95% CI)
20 (39.2)
40.6 (25.8-59.7)
29 (58.0)
59.0 (41.1-77.7) .03
HR (95% CI) 0.54 (0.31-0.96)
Mean ventilator-free days (SD) 8.1 (10.2) 5.5 (8.4) .21
Mean duration of hospitalization, days (SD) 23.7 (7.1) 26.1 (3.9) .05
82
83. 跨國,隨機,雙盲三期試驗1
Day 14
Adults ≥18 yr of age with RT-
PCR–confirmed SARS-CoV-2
infection requiring invasive
mechanical ventilation or
ECMO and elevation of ≥1
serum inflammatory marker1,2
(N = 101)
Placebo + SoC*
(n = 761 )
COV-BARRIER Study: Baricitinib + Standard of Care for
Hospitalized Adults With COVID-19
•28天全死因死亡率下降38.2%(8.1% vs 13.1%),且效果在收案
時使用高流量氧氣或非侵襲性呼吸器之病患最顯著(HR 0.52,
p=0.007)
Baricitinib 4 mg + SoC*
(n = 764 )
1. Ely. IDWeek 2021. Abstr LB3. 2. ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT04421027.
*Included baseline systemic corticosteroid use in 86% of participants.
Day 1
Prespecified exploratory
analyses
Day 60
Day 28
83
84. Overall Mortality of Patients Receiving
Baricitinib vs Placebo
Hempel AK, Jevtic SD, Vandersluis S, et al. Baricitinib for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Science Briefs of the Ontario
COVID-19 Science Advisory Table. 2022;3(53)
84
85. STOP-COVID trial: Tofacitinib in Patients
Hospitalized with Covid-19 Pneumonia
• 18歲以上住院確診病患,未使用
非侵襲性呼吸器或插管者,住院
三天內隨機分配接受口服
tofacitinib(n=144)(至多14天)或標
準治療(n=145)
• 治療組28天時死亡或插管率下降
37% (18% vs 29%, RR=0.63,
P=0.04),但死亡率無顯著差異
(2.8% vs 5.5%, HR 0.49, CI 0.15-
1.63)
N Engl J Med 2021;385:406-15. 85
89. TESEO Cohort: Tocilizumab to Treat Severe COVID-
19 in Italy
• 回溯性世代研究統計179名嚴重肺炎患者使用tocilizumab(皮下或靜脈注射),相較於365名接
受標準治療者
• Tocilizumab: 8 mg/kg via 2 infusions 12 hr apart or 162 mg SQ in each thigh (324 mg
total) when IV formulation unavailable
• 死亡率較低且達統計顯著(13% vs 20%)
Guarlandi. Lancet Rheumatology. 2020;20:30173.
Cumulative
Probability
Days From Admission
Standard of care
Tocilizumab
Log-rank P = .0023
14
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Cumulative
Probability
Days From Admission
Standard of care
Tocilizumab
Log-rank P <.0001
14
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Mechanical Ventilation or Death
(Primary Outcome)
Mechanical Ventilation and Death
89
90. COVACTA: Tocilizumab vs Placebo
for Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
跨國,隨機,雙盲三期試驗
Other Day 28 endpoints with
tocilizumab vs placebo
‒ Deaths: 19.7% vs 19.4% (P = .94)
‒ Infections: 38.3% vs 40.6%
‒ Serious infections: 21.0% vs
25.9%
No tocilizumab-associated safety
concerns observed
Rosas. NEJM. 2021;384:1503. NCT04320615.
Adult patients
hospitalized with
severe COVID-19
pneumonia
(N = 438)
Tocilizumab IV + SoC
(n = 294)
Placebo + SoC
(n = 144)
Primary endpoint: clinical status at Day 28
by 7-category ordinal scale based on need
for intensive care and/or ventilator use,
supplemental oxygen requirements
28天死亡率並無差異(19.7% vs 19.4%)
91. EMPACTA: Tocilizumab vs Placebo
for COVID-19 Pneumonia
跨國,隨機,雙盲三期試驗
Primary endpoint: cumulative
proportion of participants requiring
mechanical ventilation or dying at
Day 28
Primary endpoint met: proportion
of patients who progressed to
mechanical ventilation or death by
Day 28 was 12.0% in the tocilizumab
arm vs 19.3% in the placebo arm
‒ HR: 0.56 (95% CI: 0.33-0.97; P = .04)
No difference in time to hospital
discharge, time to improvement in
clinical status, time to clinical failure,
incidence of infections, or mortality
Salama. NEJM. 2021;384:20. NCT04372186.
Adult patients
hospitalized with
COVID-19
pneumonia
(N = 377)
Tocilizumab IV + SoC
(n = 249)
Placebo + SoC
(n = 128)
92. REMAP-CAP: Enrollment at 113 Sites in 6 Countries
Randomized, embedded, multifactorial, adaptive platform (REMAP) phase IV trial
Tocilizumab 8 mg/kg (max 800 mg) IV x 1 or 2 doses
(n = 353)
Usual Care
(n = 402)
Sarilumab* 400 mg IV x 1 dose
(n = 48)
Anakinra or interferon β-1a
(n = 62)
Adult patients with
suspected or confirmed
severe COVID-19
admitted to ICU and
receiving organ support
(N = 865)
33% (265/807) of patients received remdesivir. Among those enrolled after RECOVERY results for dexamethasone announced,
93% (610/654) received corticosteroids. *Fewer enrollees due to later on-trial availability of sarilumab (June) vs tocilizumab (April).
REMAP-CAP Investigators. NEJM. 2021;[Epub]. NCT02735707.
Primary outcome: respiratory and cardiovascular organ support-free days, up to Day 21
Secondary outcomes: 90-day survival, time to discharge, and ordinal scale improvement
n=401
94. Primary endpoint: all-cause mortality at 28 days
Secondary endpoints: time to discharge and receipt of mechanical ventilation
82% of patients received corticosteroids as part of usual care (97% since June 2020)
Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy
(RECOVERY) Trial: Study Design
Multicenter, factorial, randomized, open label, controlled phase III trial
Adult patients ≥18 yr of age;
hospitalized with clinical evidence of
progressive COVID-19: SpO2 <92% on
room air or requiring supplemental
oxygen and CRP ≥75 mg/L; within
21 days of initial randomization*
(N = 4116)
Tocilizumab IV† initial dose + optional second dose 12-24 hr later
+ Usual Care‡
(n = 2022)
Usual Care‡
(n = 2094)
Recovery Collaborative Group. Lancet. 2021 May 1;397(10285):1637.
New
*Initially randomized to usual care, LPV/RTV, dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, or azithromycin. †Dosing by
weight: 800 mg for patients >90 kg; 600 mg for patients >65 and <90 kg; 400 mg for patients >40 kg and ≤65 kg;
8 mg/kg for patients ≤40 kg. ‡Ventilator support at BL: 46%/45% on no ventilation, 41%/41% receiving noninvasive
ventilation, and 13%/14% receiving invasive mechanical ventilation for tocilizumab/usual care groups, respectively.
95. RECOVERY: Results for Tocilizumab + Usual Care vs
Usual Care Alone
Tocilizumab組相較於標準
治療組,28天死亡率較低
(RR 0.86, CI 0.77-0.96),且
存活出院率較高(RR 1.23,
CI 1.12-1.34)
Recovery Collaborative Group. Lancet. 2021 May 1;397(10285):1637.
Days Since Randomization
Mortality
(
%)
40
30
20
10
0
RR: 0.86 (0.77-0.96)
Log-rank P = .0066 Usual care
Tocilizumab +
usual care
28
0 7 14 21
Patients
at Risk, n
Active
Control
2022
2094
1741
1740
1556
1518
1386
1372
1284
1250
96. WHO meta-analysis of IL-6R Inhibitors
(tocilizumab/siltuximab/sarilumab) in COVID-19
• 27個隨機對照試驗,共10930名病患
• 使用IL-6抑制劑(tocilizumab/siltuximab/sarilumab)者,
相較於僅使用包括類固醇在內之標準治療,28天死
亡率下降(22% vs 25%, OR 0.86, CI 0.79-0.95),且使
用呼吸器比例較低(OR 0.72, CI 0.57-0.90)
JAMA. 2021;326(6):499-518. 96
110. Currently designated variants of concern (VOCs)
WHO lab
el
Pango
lineage
Additional ami
no acid
changes monit
ored°
Earliest
documented
samples
Date of
designation
Impact on
transmissibilit
y
Impact on
immunity
Impact on
severity
Transmissio
n in EU/EEA
Alpha B.1.1.7
+S:484K
+S:452R
United
Kingdom,Sep-
2020
18-Dec-2020
Beta B.1.351 +S:L18F South Africa,
May-2020
18-Dec-2020
Increased (v)
(1)
Increased (v) (2,
3)
Increased (v) (4,
5)
Community
Gamma P.1
+S:681H
Brazil,
Nov-2020
11-Jan-2021
Increased (v)
(6)
Increased (v) (7) Increased (v) (5) Community
Delta
B.1.617.2
+S:417N
+S:484K
India,
Oct-2020
VOI: 4-Apr-2021
VOC: 11-May-
2021
Increased (v)
(8)
Increased (v) (9-
11)
Increased (v) (10,
12)
Community
Omicron* B.1.1.529 +S:R346K
Multiple
countries, Nov-
2021
VUM: 24-Nov-
2021
VOC: 26-Nov-
2021
Unclear (v)
(13-15) a
Increased (v)
(16)
Unclear (v) (17,
18) b
Community
WHO website, official website of the European Union 110