PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care

The Role of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets in Reducing Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Reporting Adjusted Data

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 4:00 AM

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with prolonged prothrombin time (PT), active partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and increased D-dimer levels. Therefore, we aim to investigate if anticoagulants (AC) and antiplatelet (AP) therapy

The humoral response to COVID-19 vaccinations can predict the booster effect on health care workers-toward personalized vaccinations?

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSIONS: The characteristics of the humoral response to COVID-19 vaccinations show promise in predicting the humoral response to the booster vaccines.

Trends in Healthcare Service Disruptions and Associations with COVID-19 Outcomes among Patients with SMI vs. Non-SMI during COVID-19

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, our findings reveal significant disparities in healthcare service utilization between individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and those without. Notably, the SMI cohort experienced greater disruptions in service

The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Lifestyle-Related Behavior Among the General Population

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSION: There is an improvement in healthy eating behavior, quality of sleep, and participation in household chores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, domains of lifestyle can be explored to bring a positive style of living for the

The role of primary health care in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in 30 European countries: a retrospective descriptive study (Eurodata study)

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSION: PHC has participated in COVID-19 pandemic assistance in LTCFs in coordination with LTCF staff, public health officers, and hospitals.

The Role of Location in the Spread of SARS-CoV-2: Examination of Cases and Exposed Contacts in South Texas, Using Social Network Analysis

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSIONS: As the pandemic progressed, location hotspots shifted between businesses, schools, and homes. In this social network analysis, certain types of locations appeared to be potential hubs of transmission.

THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 VACCINES ON PNEUMOTHORAX IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS HOSPİTALIZED IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT DUE TO COVID-19

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 4:00 AM

In our study, we examined the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on the incidence of pneumothorax in intensive care patients over age 65. COVID-19 intensive care patients that presented to our department between April 2020 and May 2021 during the COVID

The Sexual Function, Desire, and Satisfaction of Couples during the Outbreak of COVID-19 in Qazvin

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSIONS: The psychological burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting measures, such as prevention protocols, affect couples' sexual relations. Therefore, interventions are necessary to improve the quality and health of the sexual life of

The stroke transitional care intervention for older adults with stroke and multimorbidity: a multisite pragmatic randomized controlled trial

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSIONS: Although participation in the TCSI did not impact hospital readmissions, there were improvements in physical functioning, stroke self-management and patient experience in older adults with stroke and multimorbidity without increasing

The effectiveness of single and two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against SARS-COV-2: A real-world evidence from Saudi Arabia

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 4:00 AM

CONCLUSION: For Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients in Saudi Arabia, particularly among a predominantly young population, higher effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 was observed with two doses of the vaccine. The timing of the second dose appears crucial