CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 deaths resulted in a higher impact on premature death in Chile, especially in men, with a heterogeneous geographic distribution along the territory. SES and sex disparities in COVID-19 premature mortality had narrowed by the end
For the rheumatologist, one of the greatest challenges since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been determining which of our patients are at greatest risk for severe COVID-19, and who should be triaged for aggressive
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the rapid development of tests to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection and ascertain the prevalence of infection, along with the formulation of various treatments and vaccines. Globally, over 220 anti-SARS-CoV-2 serological
Background Neutrophils are the first line of defense against pathogens. They are divided into multiple subpopulations during development and kill pathogens through various mechanisms. Neutrophils are considered one of the markers of severe COVID-19
CONCLUSION: This study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a limited impact on adherence to medical consultations and interruptions in ART among PLHIV seen at the University Hospital of Caracas, Venezuela.
Efforts to limit the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic led to the implementation of public health measures and reallocation of health resources. To investigate trends in blood pressure (BP), hypertension and BMI in the Australian
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions on mobility and access to green space have disrupted exercise habits worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.4 billion adults were insufficiently physically active