COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by an enveloped single-stranded RNA novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. This collection includes research briefs, commentary, and other resources to help family physicians with the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: See also our collection of COVID-19 Daily Research Briefs.
General
Screening and Diagnosis
Prevention
From the AFP Community Blog
Is COVID-19 Vaccination Beneficial in Persons With Past Infection?
COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy May Protect Infants
Preventing Mumps and COVID-19: Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good
COVID Vaccine Boosters: Now, Later, or Never?
Discussing COVID-19 Vaccine Risks with Patients
Guest Post: Patient-Centered Discussion of COVID-19 Infection and mRNA Vaccines
Answering Questions about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID Vaccine Update: New Data & New Vaccines
Can Contact Tracing Apps Slow the Spread of COVID-19?
Coronavirus Vaccine Is Unlikely to Be a "Magic Bullet" That Ends the Pandemic
Preparticipation Physical Exam and Return to Sports During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Treatment
Complications and Special Situations
Long COVID: Rapid Evidence Review
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The Malaria Vaccine's Lessons for COVID-19
PPI Use and COVID-19 Infection: A Meaningful Correlation?
Facing COVID-19 in the Long Run: A Resident's View
Medical Student Perspectives on COVID-19
Family Medicine Resident Perspectives on COVID-19 (March 30-April 10)
Family Medicine Resident Perspectives on COVID-19 (March 24-29)
Applying Evidence-Based Medicine Concepts in a Pandemic
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): COVID-19 Information for Health Care Professionals
Essential Evidence Plus: Severe Coronavirus Infections (SARS, COVID-19)
Family Medicine Case Notes From the COVID-19 Front Lines
MDCalc: Core COVID-19 Calculators
National Institute of Health (NIH): Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Updates
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM): Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
World Health Organization (WHO): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
General
From the AFP Community Blog
Is the Pandemic Worsening Childhood Obesity Rates?
Subduing Influenza in the Age of COVID-19
Nutrition Disparities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Disorders Are Associated with COVID-19
Stress from COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Increased Alcohol Misuse
Guest Post: Providing House Calls During the COVID-19 Pandemic
An Epidemic within a Pandemic: Syphilis and COVID-19
The Impact of COVID-19 on Childhood Immunizations
Mitigating the Effects of School Closures during the Pandemic
Air Pollution May Contribute to COVID-19 Disparities