Tag: COVID-19
Estimating Seroprevalence of COVID-19 Infection After Omicron Outbreak
This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies among individuals aged 18 years and older. Population-based study was conducted within the Arizona... read more
Ferroptosis and Pyroptosis Signatures in Critical COVID-19 Patients
Critical COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) frequently suffer from severe multiple organ dysfunction with underlying widespread cell death. Ferroptosis and pyroptosis are two detrimental forms... read more
COVID-19 Critical and Intensive Care Medicine Essentials
This book provides healthcare professionals in Critical Care setting an easy consultation guide to fight against COVID-19. The book is divided into sections: Fundamentals of COVID-19, Pneumological critical care, Neurological... read more
1-year Survival Rate of COVID-19 Infected Patients with ARDS Based on Ventilator Types
The study revealed that the utilization of non-ICU sophisticated ventilators was linked to a higher mortality rate when compared to standard ICU ventilators in COVID-19 patients with ARDS. However, given the shortage and... read more
Elevation of D-dimer Levels Associated with Early Need for Mechanical Ventilation Support in COVID-19 Patients
Hypoxia and thrombosis are hallmarks of severe COVID-19, and each of them can exaggerate the other, adding to the magnitude of the disease. Our study proposes that D-dimer, commonly used as a marker of thrombosis, can also... read more
The impact of diabetes mellitus on morbidity and mortality in patients with COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare delivery was affected in various ways. For example, acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and events were less frequently observed in hospitals, both because public health... read more
Updated Systematic Review on Remdesivir’s Safety and Efficacy in COVID-19 Patients
Remdesivir, an antiviral medication, may benefit patients who are infected with mild or moderate forms of COVID-19 infection. Several research findings have suggested the safety and efficacy of remdesivir for a five- to 10-day... read more
Manual of Cardiac Intensive Care
Addressing the changing needs of clinicians in today’s CCU, ICU and CICU, Manual of Cardiac Intensive Care is an easy-to-use, point-of-care reference for cardiologists, intensivists, physicians, trainees, and other health... read more
Every Deep-Drawn Breath: A Critical Care Doctor on Healing, Recovery, and Transforming Medicine in the ICU
A world-renowned critical care doctor offers hope for ICU patients and their families in this timely, urgent, and compassionate narrative. Over the next ten years, 40 to 60 million people in this country will be admitted... read more
Angiotensin-converting Enzyme 2 Polymorphisms and Susceptibility of Severe COVID-19
Science is digging for the varied presentation of COVID-19 patients exposed to the same risk factors, and medical conditions may be influenced by the presence of polymorphic genetic variants. This study investigated the link... read more
Balloon-Blowing Exercise Effect on Oxygen Saturation in COVID-19 Patients
Balloon therapy is an empirical example that patients with respiratory tract diseases can use to improve their daily care. The diaphragm and ribs are expanded and raised by the intercostal muscles, which are activated during... read more
Oxygen Support Needs in Children with RSV vs. COVID-19
Children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) had a higher risk of pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and a hospital stay of more than 4 days vs children with COVID-19 or influenza. Investigators compared demographic and clinical... read more
Risk Factor for Superimposed Nosocomial BSI in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Unmodified risk variables for nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSIs) included male sex and leukocytosis at admission. Using methylprednisolone and obtaining a cumulative dosage of dexamethasone were adjusted risk variables... read more
The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human
In the late 1600s, Mukherjee sets the stage for an extraordinary tale. It revolves around two notable individuals: Robert Hooke, a renowned English polymath, and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, an eccentric Dutch cloth-merchant.... read more
