CONCLUSION: COVID-19 ICU survivors had a higher prevalence for microbleeds but not for cognitive dysfunction compared to general ward survivors. Self-reported symptoms exceeded cognitive dysfunction. Cognitive complaints, neurological symptoms, and
CONCLUSION: In critically ill patients with COVID-19, management with IDH results in a low incidence of DVT. Although our study is not designed to demonstrate any difference in outcome, our results do not suggest any signal of harm when using
CONCLUSIONS: Our results highlight the need for retesting of borderline patients with inconclusive SARS-CoV-2 results. Follow-up testing of inconclusive PCR results within seven days can identify additional positive results and reduce the potential
CONCLUSIONS: Sentinel-based surveillance, previously established for influenza, is an effective way to track the circulation trend of SARS-CoV-2 during community-level epidemics. There was no co-prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus during the
With the rapid development of telemedicine and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more patients are now resorting to using telemedicine channels for healthcare services. However, for hospitals, there exists a lack of managerial guidance in
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a multisystem disorder characterized by the abnormal autonomic response to an upright posture, causing orthostatic intolerance and excessive tachycardia without hypotension. Recent reports suggest
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increases the risk of thromboembolic events, especially in patients with severe infections requiring intensive care and cardiorespiratory support. COVID-19 patients with thromboembolic complications have a higher
Health care professionals are chronically overworked due to structural workplace demands and institutional challenges [1]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, US biomedical health care professionals experienced additional environmental strain [2]. Health
Using social media, we collect evidence for how nearshore fisheries are impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic in Hawai'i. We later confirm our social media findings and obtain a more complete understanding of the changes in nearshore non