CONCLUSION: A more dominant role of web-based and remote ultrasound training is likely and should be considered as an alternative depending on existing conditions. Nevertheless, acquisition of practical sonographic skills remains a major hurdle if
Single-use product usage is not a new concern. However, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use and disposal of single-use products, especially those related to managing the pandemic, rose to prominence. Reports of shortages-and at
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: COVID-19 psychosis is a potential long-term sequela of COVID-19. Vulnerable populations, such as individuals with sickle cell disease, are at high risk for psychosis. Given the limited number of cases, more investigations in the
CONCLUSIONS: Although nail changes look harmless, seeking Beau's lines during the physical examination might indicate past severe COVID-19 infection and a higher probability for reinfection and rehospitalisation.
Observational studies have reported high comorbidity between obesity and severe COVID-19. The aim of this study is to explore whether genetic factors are involved in the co-occurrence of the two traits. Based on the available genome-wide association
A subset of patients experiences persistent fatigue symptoms after COVID-19, and patients may develop long COVID, which is characterized by lasting systemic symptoms. No treatments for this condition have been validated and are urgently warranted. In
Class-II major histocompatibility complexes (MHC-IIs) are central to the communications between CD4+ T cells and antigen presenting cells (APCs), but intrinsic structural features associated with MHC-II make it difficult to develop a general
Warfarin therapy provides extensive antithrombotic benefits and, thus, is widely used in the general population. However, as with most medications, there are also risks associated with warfarin use. Specifically, because of the narrow therapeutic
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) affects mainly older adults. Those with comorbidities are at a higher risk of severe disease and even death. The symptomatic infection rate of children is lower