Background Prognostic markers are essential for optimizing COVID-19 patient care. This retrospective study examines the prognostic value of the De Ritis ratio (DRR) in intensive care unit (ICU)-admitted patients during the second wave of the pandemic
Delays in clearance and rapid evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been reported in immunocompromised patients. We encountered a case of recurrent, multi-mutational SARS-CoV-2 infection in a 40-year-old man
CONCLUSION: People had good awareness and attitude towards mask use. However, some gender differences in perception of masks used in various settings should be addressed for future awareness and education of the community about mask use.
Protein S (PS), the critical plasma cofactor for the anticoagulants tissue factor (TF) pathway inhibitor (TFPI) and activated protein C (APC), circulates in two functionally distinct pools: free (anticoagulant) or bound to complement component 4b
CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that specific interventions targeting interpersonal conflicts and concentration problems as well as facilitating stress buffering effects of social support may represent effective strategies to reduce psychological
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a new condition related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the pediatric population, was recognized by physicians in the United Kingdom in April 2020. Given those up to the age of 21 years
EDs restricted visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic on the assumption that the risks of disease spread outweighed the psychological benefits of liberal visitation. But data suggest that beyond providing emotional support, family and caregivers can
Recently protein binders have emerged as a promising substitute for antibodies due to their high specificity and low cost. Herein, we demonstrate an electrochemical biosensor chip through the electronic labelling strategy using lead sulfide (PbS)