CONCLUSION: Brain injury biomarkers were frequently elevated in COVID-19 ICU patients, in the absence of clinical evidence of brain injury. S100B was significantly correlated with IL-6, low lymphocyte count, hypoperfusion indices, illness severity
CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that public health campaigns can focus on improving trust in science and medical providers. Efforts to improve vaccination rates can only be achieved when individuals trust science, view the work of scientists as
The COVID-19 pandemic had brought changes to individuals, especially in consumer behavior. As the government of different countries has been implementing safety protocols to mitigate the spread of the virus, people became apprehensive about traveling
CONCLUSION: HCWs in designated wards have a lower rate of contracting COVID-19 than those in general wards. A lack of exposure to undiagnosed cases and their caregivers, greater care with social distancing outside the hospital, higher rates of 3-dose
CONCLUSION: The overall carbon footprint of the hospital generally increased over the last decade. During the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, the carbon footprint decreased slightly, likely because of the reduced number of patients. However, the carbon
Purulent pericarditis is an extremely rare entity with only a few reported cases so far. This condition deserves prompt diagnosis because of its significant mortality rate if left untreated. A 76-year-old man with a past medical history of coronary
This survey explores attitudes of 245 currently enrolled college students with disabilities regarding their comfort taking a COVID-19 vaccine. Results suggest most college students with disabilities are willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine if their
CONCLUSION: This report is among the first to describe the impact of COVID-19 on a diverse advanced HF practice. It highlights the risks associated with COVID-19 faced by the HF, LVAD and HTx patients. A 90-day mortality rate of 19 % with HTx
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a global health crisis and caused huge emotional swings. However, the positive emotional expressions, like self-confidence, optimism, and praise, that appear in Chinese social networks are rarely explored by