CONCLUSION: Prediabetes with a high risk of diabetes is associated with the worst COVID-19 symptom in terms of severity during admission. Our findings could aid in more efficient allocation of healthcare resources to a narrower population of
CONCLUSIONS: Using the snorkel system resulted in an absolute mortality reduction of 11%, and recovery increased by 15% compared to the standard treatment system. Therefore, this device can be used as an acceptable alternative in the absence of
CONCLUSION: The spread and cross-infection of COVID-19 can be avoided in non-hotspot epidemic areas based on scientific prevention and control, and cancer patients can be diagnosed and treated on time. The prevention and control measure implemented
CONCLUSION: Covid-19 patients suffered from inflammatory anemia with more severe forms of infection correlated to positive DCT status. This could potentially be of interest for future clinical practice.
Racial/ethnic and age disparities in COVID-19 and all-cause mortality during 2020 are well documented, but less is known about their evolution over time. We examine changes in age-specific mortality across five pandemic periods in the United States
CONCLUSION: Although preliminary data suggests the risk of severe maternal and fetal complications from Omicron variant infection during pregnancy is lower than previous variants and Delta variant. Our study, which was conducted on a limited
INTRODUCTION: Cleaning protocols were changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with unknown occupational health impacts. There is evidence that COVID-19 transmission risks from contaminated surfaces are low and that exposure to cleaning products
INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and refractory hypertension (rHTN) are common, chronic conditions that affect 10%-16% of Veterans. Several small studies have suggested that tele-nephrology can deliver nephrology care effectively to rural
CONCLUSIONS: Video consultations can be appropriate in a variety of situations, provided that technical issues can be minimized, patients have a positive attitude towards online communication and attach value to reduced travel time and online patient