CONCLUSION: Covid-19 patients who developed serious infection has thinner diaphragms than those who did not. Low diaphragm muscle thickness at the outset of Covid-19 disease, may predispose to poor clinical outcomes. Diaphragmatic ultrasound may be a
It is challenging in COVID-19 patients to determine if the virus is the primary cause of their symptoms, or if it is exacerbating an underlying condition. When the virus is a significant contributing factor, drug therapies must be tailored to the
The identification of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants BA.4/BA.5, BF.7 and BQ.1.1 immediately raised concerns regarding the efficacy of currently used monoclonal antibody therapies. Here we examined the activity of monoclonal antibody therapies and
Exhaled human breath contains a rich mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) whose concentration can vary in response to disease or other stressors. Using simulated odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and machine learning methods, we designed a
Given the prevalence of low-pathogenic but highly infectious Omicron variants, a cohort study was conducted to assess the response and duration of novel coronavirus-inactivated vaccine-induced antibodies one year after the third dose (day 641). Blood
INTRODUCTION: Although nursing today is an intellectual profession to all intents and purposes, thesocial and professional image gap has not yet been bridged. Also, in the rest of the world, the social image of the nurse suffers from some stereotypes
CONCLUSION: Exposure to COVID-19 adversity had a cumulative negative impact on mental health. Improving coping, finding meaning, stimulating existing religious and spiritual resources, network interventions and stimulating internet use may enable
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on the development of muscle strength in preschoolers, and suggest the need to develop strategies that could promote the development of muscle strength of