CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest similar mortality risk from COVID-19 irrespective of the levels of vitamin D. Larger prospective studies will be needed to confirm these findings.
CONCLUSION: Our study revealed an inconsistency of results between the two tests; therefore, although application of serological assays alone seems insufficient in diagnosing COVID-19 disease, the findings are beneficial in the comprehension and the
An objective method to identify imminent or current Multi-Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) infected with SARS-CoV-2 is highly desirable. The aims was to define an algorithmically interpreted novel cytokine/chemokine assay panel providing
The COVID-19 pandemic persists despite the development of effective vaccines. As such, it remains crucial to identify new targets for antiviral therapies. The causative virus of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is a positive-sense RNA virus with RNA structures
CONCLUSION: This study characterizes vaccine hesitant individuals and identifies predictors of eventual COVID-19 vaccination through October 31, 2021. Even individuals with no intention to be vaccinated can shift to vaccine uptake. Our data suggest
CONCLUSION: This study is the first in the country to determine the risks influencing COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated pregnant and non-pregnant women. Pregnancy is a significant risk for COVID-19 among women in Metro Manila. Educational
CONCLUSIONS: By 12/2021, HIV/STI testing had not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels and HIV/STI continue to be underdiagnosed. Despite decreased testing, P&S syphilis cases have increased substantially.