Structured thoracic computed tomography report for COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose: The RSNA expert consensus statement and CO-RADS reporting system assist radiologists in describing lung imaging findings in a standardized manner in patients under investigation for COVID-19 pneumonia and provide clarity in communication with other healthcare providers. We aim to compare diagnostic performance and inter-/intra-observer among chest radiologists in the interpretation of RSNA and CO-RADS reporting systems and assess clinician preference. Methods: Chest CT scans of 279 patients with suspected COVID-19 who underwent RT-PCR testing were retrospectively and independently examined by 3 chest radiologists who assigned interpretation according to the RSNA and CO-RADS reporting systems. Inter-/intra-observer analysis was performed. Diagnostic accuracy of both reporting systems was calculated. 60 clinicians participated in a survey to assess end-user preference of the reporting systems. Results: Both systems demonstrated almost perfect inter-observer agreement (Fleiss kappa 0.871, P < 0.0001 for RSNA; 0.876, P < 0.0001 for CO-RADS impressions). Intra-observer agreement between the 2 scoring systems using the equivalent categories was almost perfect (Fleiss kappa 0.90-0.92, P < 0.001). Positive predictive values were high, 0.798-0.818 for RSNA and 0.891-0.903 CO-RADS. Negative predictive value were similar, 0.573-0.585 for RSNA and 0.573-0.58 for CO-RADS. Specificity differed between the 2 systems, 68-73% for CO-RADS and 52-58% for RSNA with superior specificity of CO-RADS. Of 60 survey participants, the majority preferred the RSNA reporting system rather than CO-RADS for all options provided (66.7-76.7%; P < 0.05). Conclusions: RSNA and CO-RADS reporting systems are consistent and reproducible with near perfect inter-/intra-observer agreement and excellent positive predictive value. End-users preferred the reporting language in the RSNA system.

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“…11,23 Thirdly, we examined 2 of the more prominent CT reporting systems for COVID-19, though multiple others exist. [24][25][26][27]…”

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Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Expert Consensus Statement Related to Chest CT Findings in COVID-19 Versus CO-RADS: Comparison of Reporting System Performance Among Chest Radiologists and End-User Preference

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“…Um novo coronavírus foi identificado como agente etiológico de um surto de pneumonia na China com transmissão de pessoa a pessoa e posterior internacionalização dos casos 1 . O vírus foi inicialmente denominado 2019-nCoV e em seguida foi oficialmente definido como SARS-CoV-2, um dos três tipos de coronavírus zoonótico que originou a síndrome respiratória aguda grave (severe acute respiratory syndrome -SARS), seguida da síndrome respiratória do oriente médio (middle east respiratory syndrome-coronavirus -MERS) 2 .…”

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Recomendações em cirurgias bucomaxilofaciais de urgência e emergência em tempos de COVID-19

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Embora as rotas de transmissão da COVID-19 ainda não estejam totalmente identificadas, a transmissão homem-a-homem já é uma realidade em muitos países. Este trabalho tem por objetivo reunir recomendações dos órgãos de saúde e de estudos em artigos científicos relacionadas a condutas especiais do cirurgião bucomaxilofacial no período perioperatório de urgência e emergência. A justificativa é a possibilidade de infecção cruzada por meio da inalação de partículas produzidas durante os procedimentos cirúrgicos. A abordagem desse trabalho está relacionada à rota de transmissão e a possibilidade de contaminação cruzada da COVID-19 por meio de gotículas de salivas transformadas em aerossóis. Considera-se que a adoção de condutas especiais no período periorperatório por parte do cirurgião bucomaxilofacial pode representar auxílio quanto a prevenção de transmissão do vírus tanto em relação aos profissionais quanto aos pacientes.Descritores: Infecções por Coronavírus; Assistência Perioperatória; Aerossóis; Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa do Paciente para o Profissional.ReferênciasShoji H, Fonseca EKUN, Teles GBDS, et al. Structured thoracic computed tomography report for COVID-19 pandemic. Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2020;18:eED5720.Wu Z, McGoogan JM. Characteristics of and Important Lessons From the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak in China: Summary of a Report of 72 314 Cases From the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. JAMA. 2020;323(13):1239-42.Sabino-Silva R, Jardim ACG, Siqueira WL. Coronavirus COVID-19 impacts to dentistry and potential salivary diagnosis. Clin Oral Investig. 2020;24(4):1619-21.Rodrigues MFB, Rocha LLDA, Acioly RDF, Souza DDD, Carvalho DDC, Rocha RCLD, Rocha CCLD. Special precautions in oral and maxillofacial surgeries regarding COVID-19 transmission. Preprints 2020, 2020050135 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202005.0135.v1).To KKW, Tsang OTY, Leung WS, Tam AR, Wu TC, Lung DC et al. Temporal profiles of viral load in posterior oropharyngeal saliva samples and serum antibody responses during infection by SARS-CoV-2: an observational cohort study. Lancet Infect Dis. 2020;20(5):565-74.Ather A, Patel B, Ruparel NB, Diogenes A, Hargreaves KM. Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19): Implications for Clinical Dental Care. J Endod. 2020;46(5):584-95.Meng L, Hua F, Bian Z. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine. J Dent Res. 2020;99(5):481-87.Ge ZY, Yang LM, Xia JJ, Fu XH, Zhang YZ. Possible aerosol transmission of COVID-19 and special precautions in dentistry. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2020;21(5):361-68. Wang WK, Chen SY, Liu IJ, Chen YC, Chen HL, Yang CF et al. Detection of SARS-associated coronavirus in throat wash and saliva in early diagnosis. Emerg Infect Dis. 2004;10(7):1213-19.Chang L, Yan Y, Wang L. Coronavirus Disease 2019: Coronaviruses and Blood Safety. Transfus Med Rev. 2020;34(2):75-80.Spagnuolo G, De Vito D, Rengo S, Tatullo M. COVID-19 Outbreak: An Overview on Dentistry. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(6):2094.Zucco L, Levy N, Ketchandji D, Aziz M, Ramachandran SK. Considerações perioperatórias para o novo coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19). Rochester: ASPF; 2020.Abosadegh MM, Saddki N, Al-Tayar B, Rahman SA. Epidemiology of maxillofacial fractures at a tea- ching hospital in Malaysia: a retrospective study. BioMed Res Int. 2019: 9024763.Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial (CTBMF). COVID-19 - Guia de Práticas em CTBMF. Disponível em: https://www.bucomaxilo.org.br/site/noticiasdetalhes.php?cod=344amp;q=COVID19%2B%20%2BGuia%2Bde%2BPr%C3%A1ticas%2Bem%2BCTBMFamp;bsc=ativar. Acesso em: 07 de abr. de 2020.American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Member Alert: COVID-19 Guidance for OMS Practices. Disponível em: https://www.aaoms.org/news/member-alert-covid-19-guidance-for-oms-practices. Acesso em: 10 de fev. de 2020.AOCMF International Task Force Recommendations on Best Practices for Maxillofacial Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic. Disponível em: https://aocmf3.aofoundation.org/-/media/project/aocmf/aocmf/files/covid-19/ao_cmf_covid-19_task_force_guidelines.pdf. Acesso em: 10 de fev. de 2020.

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“…Regarding the diagnosis of COVID-19, several studies suggested the importance of Chest Computed Tomography as an indicator of the disease, but not as a confirmatory test by itself (24,25). Pre-existing cardiovascular conditions were the focus of attention in several publications (26) and also the importance attributed to physical activity as a health affirming and disease prevention measure (27)(28)(29).…”

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COVID-19 in Latin America: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications in Health

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a global health crisis. The scientific community has responded with a sizable level of research and publications, many of which are beginning to be identified and analyzed in systematic reviews of the literature and bibliometric studies. No readily identifiable, comparable study focused on Latin American scientific literature has been undertaken thus far. Therefore, this article analyzes such literature, focused on COVID-19, and one that has been published in the scientific journals of the region. A search with the keyword "COVID-19" in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) database resulted in the identification of 261 documents. Following PRISMA guidelines, the total number was reduced to 117 for the purpose of the bibliometric analysis (i.e., elimination of preprint duplicates). Such analysis resulted in the following findings: 69 publications were editorial or individual commentaries, and 48 were original articles. The male authors totaled 280, contrasted with 169 female authors. Two Brazilian journals led in the number of publications: Cadernos de Saúde Pública and Clinics. Even though the Latin American scientific productivity regarding COVID-19 is not well represented in the different databases of the region, it is expected that these scientific publications will achieve increased visibility in the coming months. The article emphasizes the importance of systematic and bibliographic reviews of the scientific literature in Latin America in order to evaluate the public health achievements of the region.

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Structured thoracic computed tomography report for COVID-19 pandemic

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Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Expert Consensus Statement Related to Chest CT Findings in COVID-19 Versus CO-RADS: Comparison of Reporting System Performance Among Chest Radiologists and End-User Preference

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Expert Consensus Statement Related to Chest CT Findings in COVID-19 Versus CO-RADS: Comparison of Reporting System Performance Among Chest Radiologists and End-User Preference

Recomendações em cirurgias bucomaxilofaciais de urgência e emergência em tempos de COVID-19

COVID-19 in Latin America: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications in Health

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