It was demonstrated that countries without universal policies of #BCG vaccination (Italy, Nederland, USA) have been more severely affected compared to countries with universal and long-standing BCG policies. Countries that have a late start of universal BCG policy (Iran, 1984) had high #mortality, consistent with the idea that BCG protects the vaccinated elderly population. #covid19 #sarscov2 #management

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The goals of #COPD #treatment include recognizing the impact that both #symptoms and #exacerbations have on patients’ lives when considering optimal patient-focused management. The review discusses the need for COPD management strategies to include both #pharmacologic and #nonpharmacologic approaches and provides recommendations for monitoring treatment outcomes and adjusting management strategies accordingly. #management #algorithm #pharmacology

#Assessment, #management and #prevention of exacerbations are anticipated to change significantly in the future. As described, the heterogeneity in #mechanisms and #outcomes of #COPD #exacerbations can be resolved by grouping them aetiologically. Therefore, the main challenge to tackle is the development and validation of accurate #biomarkers for early characterisation of the different types of exacerbations

#ACE2 expression in lower airways is increased in patients with #COPD and with current #smoking. These data suggest that these two subgroups are at increased risk of serious #COVID19 infection and highlight the importance of smoking #cessation in reducing the risk.

#covid19 #coronavirus #sarscov2 #management #telemedicine #checklist Most patients with covid-19 can be managed remotely with advice on symptomatic management and #selfisolation

Recent studies have revealed many attractive therapeutic options, even if some of them remain to be further confirmed in rigorous preclinical models and clinical trials #covid19 #sarscov2 #management #treatment #coronavirus #medications

#coronavirus #sarscov2 #clinical #assessment #diagnosis By identifying the symptoms and comorbidities predictive for more severe #covid19 disease, clinicians can better stratify the risk of individual patients, as early as their initial contact with health services.

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