BACKGROUND: Most adults in the UK experience at least one viral respiratory tract infection (RTI) per year. Individuals with comorbidities and those with recurrent RTIs are at higher risk of infections. This can lead to more severe illness, worse
The evolutionary conserved link between coagulation and innate immunity is a biological process characterized by the thrombosis formation stimulus of immune cells and specific thrombosis-related molecules. In physiological settings, the relationship
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on stark racial and ethnic inequities in access to care and accurate health information in the U.S. When COVID-19 vaccines became available, communities of color faced multiple barriers that contributed to
CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of DKA at onset of type 2 diabetes was higher during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic than pre-pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 infection was not associated with DKA severity or insulin discontinuation within the first year of diagnosis in
Front-line workers during the Covid-19 pandemic faced inordinate stress levels, as historically high volume and acuity in our hospitals was accompanied by concerns about our safety. We suggest that supporting front-line workers is an essential part