CONCLUSIONS: From a program perspective, there were no differences between groups; however, candidates in the pre-COVID era scored higher in CN and IN, while those who interviewed virtually had higher scores in LOR and PS. Applicants perceptions may
The call to address anti-Black racism in workplaces resonates across several organizations and institutions in Canada. But specifically, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic shed further light on how health inequities negatively impact the Black
CONCLUSIONS: These results highlight the need for attention to social interaction patterns during clinical evaluations, to help identify and mitigate potential harmful outcomes in those most vulnerable. Additional research should clarify the
Access to universal health coverage is a fundamental right that ensures that even the most disadvantaged receive health services without financial hardship. The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the poorest countries in the world, yet healthcare
Post-acute sick leave is an underexplored indicator of the societal burden of SARS-CoV-2. Here, we report findings about self-reported sick leave and risk factors thereof from a hybrid survey and register study, which include 37,482 RT-PCR confirmed
CONCLUSIONS: The cancellation rate of oral and maxillofacial day surgery can be reduced by strengthening screening in anesthesia assessment at outpatient clinic, strengthening doctor-patient communication, strengthening health education and epidemic
PURPOSE: The uptake of adolescent vaccines has improved over the years. However, research of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on this uptake among racial/ethnic minority adolescents has been limited. This study was conducted to compare the
CONCLUSION: This report should bring to the attention of physicians toward the possibility of Candida pericardial infection presenting with cardiac tamponade after COVID-19 infection and cardiothoracic surgery. Echocardiographic assessment, prompt