• Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021

    Continuous Focus on COVID-19 Epidemic: Changes in China's Clinical Guidance.

    • Qian-Chen Wang and Zhen-Yu Wang.
    • Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
    • Int. J. Clin. Pract. 2021 Mar 1; 75 (3): e13869.

    BackgroundsThe epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading across the world. As the first country who suffered from the outbreak, China has been taking strict and effective measures to contain the epidemic and treat the disease under the instruction of updating guidance.AimsTo compare the changes and updates in China's clinical guidance for COVID-19.MethodsWe explored China's experience in dealing with the epidemic by longitudinal comparison of China's clinical guidance for COVID-19.ResultsAs of March 4, there are 7 editions of the guidance. With the increasing understanding of COVID-19, changes have been made in aetiology, epidemiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, clinical classification, and treatment.ConclusionsWe have made a summary of the changes and updates in China's clinical guidance for COVID-19, which mirrors the deepening understanding of the disease over the course of fighting it, hoping to help clinicians worldwide.© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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