PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care

Context: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is the leading cause of avoidable antimicrobial use in primary care. How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted antibiotic prescribing practices across Canada is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review reports on the myriad barriers and facilitators related to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and factors contribution to uptake among people living with HIV (PLWH) globally published over the past year (2021-2022).

Numerous studies have linked coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with endothelial dysfunction and reported elevated levels of endothelial biomarkers in this disease. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published evidence in this

Splenectomy/asplenia is a condition associated with immune-compromission and specific vaccines are recommended for these patients, including the anti-COVID-19 vaccine. Among the high-risk group for which vaccination was prioritized in Italy, the

Acute coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection usually results in mild symptoms, but secondary infections after SARS-CoV-2 infection can occur, particularly with comorbid conditions. We present the clinical course of a healthy adolescent with a brain

Easy access to evidence-based information on COVID-19 within an infodemic has been a challenging task. Chatbots have been introduced in times of emergency, when human resources are stretched thin, and individuals need a user-centred resource. The WHO

The current SARS-Covid-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has led to an acceleration of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine technology. The development of production processes for these large mRNA molecules, especially self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA), has

Peripheral facial palsy (PFP) is an inflammation of the facial nerve, which paralyses the face unilaterally or bilaterally, causing pain and discomfort to the patient. PFP affects the lives of compromised individuals not only due to the loss of

CONCLUSIONS: Baricitinib plus standard care showed better results for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, being the most advantageous therapeutic strategy among those proposed in this exploratory clinical trial. This article is protected by copyright

CONCLUSION: The third boosting dose of mRNA Pfizer BNT162b2 vaccine augmented maternal and neonatal immunity with mild side effects. These data provide evidence to bolster clinical and public health guidance, reassure patients, and increase vaccine