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03/12/2020

Hot Topics of the Day are picked by experts to capture the latest information and publications on public health genomics and precision health for various diseases and health topics. Sources include published scientific literature, reviews, blogs and popular press articles.

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Lack of maternal–fetal SARS-CoV-2 transmission
H Stower, Nature Medicine, March 11, 2020

A recent study assessed nine pregnant women with lab-confirmed COVI-19 found that their clinical symptoms were similar to those of non-pregnant adults and that there was no indication of vertical transmission to children, although the findings need to be confirmed in a larger study.

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens.
Wang Wenling et al. JAMA 2020 Mar

In this study, SARS-CoV-2 was detected in specimens from multiple sites of 205 patients with COVID-19, with lower respiratory tract samples most often testing positive for the virus.

A randomized controlled trial of a smoking cessation smartphone application with a carbon monoxide checker
K Masaki et al, NPJ Digital Medicine, March 12, 2020

Augmenting standard face-to-face counseling and pharmacotherapy with a novel smartphone app, the CASC system significantly improved long-term smoking continuous abstinence rate (CAR) from weeks 9 to 24-compared to standard treatment and a minimally supportive control app.

AI finds microbial signatures in tumours and blood across cancer types
NJ Ajami et al, Nature News, March 11, 2020

Analysis of nucleic-acid sequences from human cancers, along with samples from adjacent tissue and blood, reveals the presence of microorganisms in tumours and blood across cancers.

Patient Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence
CL Covarik JAMA Dermatology editorial, March 11, 2020

Understanding patients’ general knowledge base around AI is important when discussing AI with patients or when educating the public. Each patient will be unique, but understanding general themes around AI knowledge and views may be helpful when discussing a possible AI procedure or treatment with a patient.


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