Following the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in late 2019, the use of wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) has increased dramatically along with associated infrastructure globally. However, due to the global
INTRODUCTION: After the implementation of mitigation strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of respiratory viruses, including human coronaviruses (HCoV), experienced a significant decrease. The aim of this study is to characterize the
Type I and type III interferons (IFNs) constitute a key antiviral defense systems of the body, inducing viral resistance to cells and mediating diverse innate and adaptive immune functions. Defective type I and type III IFN responses have recently
CONCLUSION: This study underscores the significance of recognizing HHV co-infections in severe COVID-19 cases and highlights the potential of combining anti-HHV treatment, increased glucocorticoid dosages, and anti-cytokine storm therapy to enhance
This article presents the case of a young patient with severe acute left hip pain who tested positive for COVID-19. The diagnostic approach and management are presented, followed by a review of the literature. This 11-year-old student was admitted
Access to bariatric surgery is limited, and the factors related to undergoing or not undergoing the procedure are poorly understood. To this end, a systematic review of PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL was conducted to deduce the factors
Surge management is important to hospital operations, yet surge literature has mostly focused on the addition of resources (e.g., 25% more beds) during events like pandemics. Such views are limiting, as meeting surge demands requires hospitals to