Nucleocapsid single point-mutation associated with drop-out on RT-PCR assay for SARS-CoV-2 detection
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CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of genomic data to update molecular tests and vaccines.
PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care
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Emergency department presentations for chest complaints after mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations in children and adolescents
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CONCLUSIONS: There was a large number of possible mRNA COVID-19 vaccine-related chest complaints presenting to the ED. Few patients had abnormal troponins or myocarditis.
Individual level analysis of digital proximity tracing for COVID-19 in Belgium highlights major bottlenecks
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To complement labour-intensive conventional contact tracing, digital proximity tracing was implemented widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the privacy-centred design of the dominant Google-Apple exposure notification framework has hindered
Conducting formative research during a pandemic threat to inform the development of an obesity prevention social and behaviour change communication strategy in Tonga
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CONCLUSIONS: Co-design in the formative research process was able to be fostered via online communication processes to overcome the challenges of Covid-19 travel restrictions. The innovative approach provided a number of learnings including
Plasma SARS-CoV-2 N antigen is a powerful molecular marker for early detection of severe COVID-19 in patients and monitoring disease progression
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CONCLUSION: The plasma N antigen is superior to nasopharyngeal nucleic acids and established COVID-19 blood biomarkers for severe COVID-19 early recognition and progression monitoring, enabling the most accurate patient triaging and efficient
Setting up a Video Transmission Tool for Teleconsultation and Tele-Expertise in an African Context: Case of Burkina Faso
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Since the COVID-19 health crisis, telemedicine has received a lot of attention around the world. Following attempts to set up a telemedicine system, in particular teleconsultation and teleexpertise, which proved inconclusive in Burkina, we have seen
Peripherally-active mu-opioid receptor antagonists for constipation in critically ill patients receiving opioids: A case-series and a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature
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CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES: In a highly-selected case-series of patients with refractory, opioid-associated constipation, naldemedine was safe and associated to reduced gastric residuals and promoting laxation. In the systematic review and meta
Harnessing the disruption on medical trainee education due to COVID-19 in New South Wales, Australia
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruption and uncertainty for junior medical doctor training and education. This has compounded the existing stress experienced by this cohort. However, by choosing appropriate educational
Bivalent Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years During the BA.5-Predominant Period in Japan: The VENUS Study
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CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that the bivalent mRNA vaccines as the second and third doses would provide protection against COVID-19 among adults ≥65 years in Japan.
What helps hospital staff in times of crisis: qualitative results of a survey on psychosocial resources and stressors in German hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic
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CONCLUSION: This study contributes to a differentiated understanding of existing psychosocial resources of hospital staff in times of crisis. Identifying and strengthening these resources could reduce stress and improve well-being, making hospital