In 2020, almost overnight, the paradigm for healthcare interactions changed in Ontario. To limit person-to-person transmission of COVID-19, the norm of in-person interactions shifted to virtual care. While this shift was part of broader public health
Limited data exist on acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), its risk factors, and the outcomes from lower and middle-income countries. We determined the epidemiology of AKI and its outcomes in a
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the interplay between COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, suggesting that the measures taken for COVID-19 were effective in reducing the spread of viral respiratory infections, aiding future
The global COVID-19 pandemic has presented a significant, ongoing challenge since its emergence in late 2019. Today, the Omicron strain, which is less lethal but more contagious than the original outbreak strain, continues to pose substantial health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which emerged in December 2019, has infected millions worldwide and caused many deaths. Due to its high mortality rate, several studies assessed the effectiveness of different drugs against COVID-19, mainly in reducing the
CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that, similarly to the reports emerging worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic impaired the capability of our healthcare system to diagnose and treat cutaneous melanoma in our region. The data are limited, and further research
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic posed many challenges for local health departments (LHDs). This study examines how stay-at-home orders impacted the provision of essential public health services and subsequent increased use of online health
Home care personal support service delivery decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and qualitative studies have suggested many potential contributors to these reductions. This paper provides insight into the source (client or provider) of reductions
CONCLUSIONS: Operative management of acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic, with pre-operative testing and personal protective equipment guidelines, remained safe and effective.