CADTH conducted a Rapid Response Report to search for clinical evidence or evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of respiratory personal protective equipment designed specifically for female presenting individuals during COVID-19. However, no clinical evidence or evidence-based guidelines were identified. References that did not meet the inclusion criteria, but may still be of interest, were included […]
The first two vaccines (both messenger ribonucleic acid — mRNA — vaccines) for the prevention of COVID-19 disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been authorized for emergency use. People with cancer are at a higher risk for serious illness resulting from COVID-19, but were not specifically included in the trials […]
This CADTH Rapid Response Report looks at evidence and recommendations regarding the clinical effectiveness of protective eyewear for health care workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed respiratory tract infections. No relevant literature or evidence-based guidelines were identified; however, articles of potential interest are provided in the appendix. Link to Report Protective Eyewear for […]
This report provides information on ongoing clinical trials of Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccines being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19. It is current as of August 10, 2020, and no further updates will be posted. A list of online tracking tools for up-to-date information on ongoing vaccine trials for COVID-19 is provided in Appendix 1 […]
This report provides information on ongoing clinical trials of novel vaccines being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19. It is current as of August 10, 2020, and no further updates will be posted. A list of online tracking tools for up-to-date information on ongoing vaccine trials for COVID-19 is provided in Appendix 1 of this […]
This CADTH Rapid Response Report looks at evidence on the safety of influenza vaccination in terms of the risk of contracting subsequent non-influenza respiratory viruses. This information might help inform decisions on the administration of the seasonal flu vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three non-randomized studies were identified. Two found no association between the influenza […]
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response Report to search for evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment during endoscopy or general surgery procedures for patients who may have respiratory infections such as COVID-19. Two evidence-based guidelines were identified, with one specifically providing guidance on surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Link to Report Personal […]
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response report to search for evidence on the clinical effectiveness of COVID-19 testing for all new admissions to correctional facilities, as well as the clinical effectiveness of mass testing (i.e., testing everyone within the correctional facility for COVID-19). CADTH also searched for any evidence-based guidelines on these topics. However, no relevant […]
This Rapid Response review aimed to identify available clinical evidence and evidence-based guidelines regarding home or community isolation for the prevention of COVID-19. The review did not identify any clinical evidence or evidence-based guidelines on this topic. Therefore, no conclusions can be drawn based on this review. The report includes other references of potential interest. […]
CADTH created this tool to help all health care decision-makers, including the general public, assess the credibility of health-related websites. The tool may be useful to individuals searching the internet for information on COVID-19. It provides a summary of criteria to look for when assessing a health website, as well as a handy list of […]
This Environmental Scan focuses on interventions promoting healthy aging and preventing frailty in older, community-dwelling adults. The scan is based on a literature review and a survey of Canadian contacts working in this area. This information may be useful to decision-makers considering those at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including older adults. This […]