Brachytherapy Training Survey of Radiation Oncology Residents

US radiation oncology residents in the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology database were sent an online questionnaire regarding brachytherapy training. Of PGY4/5 respondents, 96% (86 of 90) believed learning brachyTherapy during residency was important.

Questionnaire-based survey in a developing country showing noncompliance with paediatric gastro-oesophageal reflux practice guidelines

Lebanese paediatricians diagnosed and managed gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants and children. Only 2.1% followed the guidelines on the evidence-based management of GERD

The experience of the health care workers of a severely hit SARS-CoV-2 referral Hospital in Italy: incidence, clinical course and modifiable risk factors for COVID-19 infection

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care workers at the frontline have been largely exposed to infected patients. The cumulative incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the screened HCWs was 11.33% (9.72-13.21) Being a former smoker and having a BMI was positively associated with infection.

Comparative analysis of various clinical specimens in detection of SARS-CoV-2 using rRT-PCR in new and follow up cases of COVID-19 infection: Quest for the best choice

A combined swab may be recommended as a more appropriate specimen for both diagnosis and monitoring of COVID-19 treatment by rRT-PCR for assessing virus clearance. Implementing combined swabs globally will definitely help in the management and control of the pandemic, as it is the need of the hour.

Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in the management of patients presenting with lung infiltrates and suspect COVID-19-associated pneumonia: A case report

This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection in diagnosis and infectivity assessment. We suggest a collection of BAL fluid when consecutive nasopharyngeal swabs are negative.

Management of Neurosurgical Cases in a Tertiary Care Referral Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from a Middle-Income Country

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been at its peak for the past 8 months and has affected more than 215 countries. India is now the second most affected nation with more than 48,000,000 cases and 79,000 deaths. Despite this, and the fact that it is a lower-middle-income nation, the number of deaths is almost one-third that of the United States and one-half that of Brazil.

Important Management Considerations In Patients With Pituitary Disorders During The Time Of The Covid-19 Pandemic

There is no specific treatment or approved vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) There is a global pandemic with substantial morbidity and mortality. Older age, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus increase the risk of hospitalization and death.

Estimation of Transmission of COVID-19 in Simulated Nursing Homes With Frequent Testing and Immunity-Based Staffing

Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies are urgently needed to reduce transmission in these high-risk populations. This decision analytical modeling study developed an agent-based susceptible-exposed-infectious (asymptomatic/symptomatic)-recovered model.

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