PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have found that the widespread implementation of telehealth for outpatient mental health treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with reduced no-show rates and increases in total number of appointments

Fomite-mediated self-infection via face touching is an understudied transmission pathway for infectious diseases. We evaluated the effect of computer-mediated vibrotactile cues (presented through experimental bracelets located on one or both hands of

CONCLUSION AND GLOBAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS: The utilization of maternal health services declined during the COVID-19 restrictions. Utilization was hindered by fear of contracting COVID-19, transport challenges, and harassment by security personnel

CONCLUSION: Rhabdomyolysis increases the risk of death in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU. The strongest predictor of a fatal outcome was acute kidney injury. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of early identification and

CONCLUSION: Based on our findings, we can conclude that the level of mental distress differed by occupation and the differences in the fear of COVID-19 and resilience were important factors. In order to provide mental healthcare for HCWs during a

This article is part of the Research Topic 'Health Systems Recovery in the Context of COVID-19 and Protracted Conflict'. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities and limitations of many health systems and underscored the need for

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CONCLUSIONS: Threshold tracking technique can be applied directly to small fibers via a psychophysical readout, but with the current technique, the reliability is poor.

Neutrophil elastase (NE), a major protease in the primary granules of neutrophils, is involved in microbicidal activity. NE is an important factor promoting inflammation, has bactericidal effects, and shortens the inflammatory process. NE also