Researchers from across BHP are collaborating to analyse and summarise the latest COVID-19 literature to help inform clinical colleagues. Today’s update focuses on paediatric cases of the disease worldwide – including pregnant women and newborns. Research update – 2nd April 2020 Global incidences Of the total number of cases in each country, only a small … Continue reading “COVID-19 research briefing 02/04/20 – paediatrics”
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Topical comment and analysis from BHP
We must prepare now to sustainably deliver a future COVID-19 vaccine
Professor Pawanexh Kohli of UoB writes for Birmingham Research Perspectives. “We can wish for the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine and hope it immunises people against this virus for life. Most importantly, we must plan an efficient delivery mechanism to ensure that the vaccine will be provided to everyone on Planet Earth.” Pawanexh Kohli, … Continue reading “We must prepare now to sustainably deliver a future COVID-19 vaccine”
Covid-19: risk factors for severe disease and death
This article was written for The BMJ by BHP’s Rachel E Jordan (Reader in Epidemiology and Primary Care), Peymané Adab (Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Public Health) and KK Cheng (Professor of Public Health and Primary Care. It can be accessed in full via the BMJ website. A long list is emerging from largely … Continue reading “Covid-19: risk factors for severe disease and death”
BHP mobilised in the fight against COVID-19
BHP – the long-standing alliance between the University of Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s – is pulling together on several fronts to fight the spread of COVID-19. Professor David Adams, Director of BHP, explained: “In these unprecedented times, the Birmingham Health Partners alliance has allowed us to adapt and work in … Continue reading “BHP mobilised in the fight against COVID-19”
COVID-19 research briefing 25/03/20
Researchers from across BHP are collaborating to analyse and summarise the latest COVID-19 literature to help inform clinical colleagues. Research update – 25th March 2020 Incubation period: 95% of patients see initial symptoms 4-6 days after infection 97.5% display all symptoms between 7-14 days Of those hospitalised, this occurred 6-12 days after infection. The evidence … Continue reading “COVID-19 research briefing 25/03/20”