Normal pregnancy (Norm-Preg) is associated with a slight reduction in blood pressure (BP) and decreased BP response to vasoconstrictor stimuli such as angiotensin II (Ang II), although the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is upregulated
End-stage lung disease from nonrecovered COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome has become an increasingly frequent indication for lung transplant. Although reports of lung transplant recipients (LTRs) with COVID-19 suggest an increased risk
CONCLUSION: More than two-thirds of patients with stroke reported reduced physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and less physical activity was strongly associated with reduced QoL.
The current global pandemic of COVID-19 is characterized by waves of infection due to the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants carrying mutations on the Spike (S) protein gene. Since autumn 2020 many Variants of Concern (VOC) have been reported
This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Graduate medical education (GME) programs are saddled with the dual responsibilities of exceptional healthcare delivery, while ensuring their trainees' specialty-specific competency
CONCLUSIONS: The trial was underpowered to detect meaningful differences given its early termination. The study does highlight the feasibility of undertaking trials in this patient population using a pragmatic approach allowing for trial
This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Background: Healthcare professionals are playing an important role in the recent COVID-19 outbreak. It is crucial that the health systems maintain their ability to train students and
CONCLUSIONS: The ACE D allele was clearly related to an enhanced risk of COVID-19 severity. Hence, it is imperative to take into account the influence of genetic factors during the development of future vaccines.