Browsing Technical documents and research evidence on COVID-19 by Title
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Potential sexual transmission of Zika virus
(2016)In December 2013, during a Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak in French Polynesia, a patient in Tahiti sought treatment for hematospermia, and ZIKV was isolated from his semen. ZIKV transmission by sexual intercourse has been ... -
Potential use of ozone in SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19
(2020-03-14)Systemic ozone therapy can be “potentially” useful in SARS-CoV-2. The rationale and mechanism of action has already been proven clinically in other viral infections and has been shown to be highly effective in research ... -
Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19. Interim Guidance, 7 April 2020
(2020-04-07)Overview: This document and risk assessment tool provides practical guidance and recommendations to support the special role of religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities in COVID-19 education, ... -
Practical considerations for performing regional anesthesia: lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
(2020-03-24)Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020 because of its rapid worldwide spread. In the operating room, as part of hospital outbreak response measures, ... -
Practical guidance for the management of adults with Immune Thrombocytopenia during the COVID‐19 pandemic
(2020-05-06)This document aims to provide practical guidance for the assessment and management of patients with thrombocytopenia, with a particular focus on Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The intention is ... -
Practice of endoscopy during COVID-19 pandemic: position statements of the Asian Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy (APSDE-COVID statements)
(2020-04-02)Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 has become a global pandemic. Risk of transmission may occur during endoscopy and the goal is to prevent infection among healthcare professionals while providing essential ... -
Pre-Existing Traits Associated with Covid-19 Illness Severity
(2020-05-10)Background. Certain individuals, when infected by SARS-CoV-2, tend to develop the more severe forms of Covid-19 illness for reasons that remain unclear. Methods. We studied N=442 patients who presented with laboratory ... -
Predicted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global tuberculosis deaths in 2020
(2020-05-04)Policies widely adopted in response to the ongoing pandemic of Covid-19, particularly lockdowns and reassignments of health personnel and equipment, are impacting the performance of TB prevention and care programmes at a ... -
Predicting Disease Progression in COVID19: A Score Based On Lab Tests At Time Of Diagnosis
(2020-05-09)Background COVID19 is worldwide pandemic that is mild in the majority of patients but can result in a pneumonia like illness with progression to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death. Predicting the disease severity ... -
Predicting mortality due to SARS-CoV-2: A mechanistic score relating obesity and diabetes to COVID-19 outcomes in Mexico
(2020-04-22)BACKGROUND: The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak poses challenge to healthcare systems due to high complication rates in patients with cardiometabolic diseases. Here, we identify risk factors and propose a clinical score to predict ... -
Predicting the impacts of epidemic outbreaks on global supply chains: A simulation-based analysis on the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2) case
(2020-03-24)Epidemic outbreaks are a special case of supply chain (SC) risks which is distinctively characterized by a long-term disruption existence, disruption propagations (i.e., the ripple effect), and high uncertainty. We present ... -
Prediction models for diagnosis and prognosis of covid-19 infection: systematic review and critical appraisal
(2020-03-31)[Abstract]. Objective: To review and critically appraise published and preprint reports of prediction models for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) in patients with suspected infection, for prognosis of patients ... -
Prediction of COVID-19 Outbreak in China and Optimal Return Date for University Students Based on Propagation Dynamics
(2020-04-07)On 12 December 2019, a novel coronavirus disease, named COVID-19, began to spread around the world from Wuhan, China. It is useful and urgent to consider the future trend of this outbreak. We establish the 4+1 penta-group ... -
Predictions of Covid-19 Related Unemployment On Suicide and Excess Mortality in the United States
(2020-05-18)Importance: The Covid-19 pandemic has driven behavioral and governmental responses with large impacts on economic activity. Estimates of indirect health effects of economic impacts may inform societal action. Objective: ... -
Predictions of Systemic, Intracellular, and Lung Concentrations of Azithromycin with Different Dosing Regimens used in COVID‐19 Clinical Trials
(2020-06-08)Azithromycin, a broad‐spectrum macrolide antibiotic, is being investigated in patients with COVID‐19. A population pharmacokinetic model was implemented to predict lung, intracellular poly/mononuclear cell (PBM/PML), and ... -
Predictive value of sudden olfactory loss in the diagnosis of COVID-19
(2020-05-03)Introduction: Recent reports suggest that sudden smell loss might be a symptom of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of olfactory loss in an out-patient population who presented ... -
Predictors of Adverse Prognosis in Covid‐19: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis
(2020-07-29)Background: Identification of reliable outcome predictors in Corona virus disease‐2019 (Covid‐19) is of paramount importance for improving patient’s management. Methods: A systematic review of literature was conducted until ... -
Predictors of disease severity and outcome of hospitalized renal transplant recipients with COVID-19 infection: A systematic review of a globally representative sample
(2020-11-05)Introduction: COVID-19 presents a special challenge to the kidney transplant population. Methods: A systematic review of articles that examined COVID-19 in kidney transplant recipients was performed. Patients' demographics, ... -
Predictors of severe or lethal COVID-19, including Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, in a sample of infected Italian citizens
(2020-05-23)Aims: This retrospective case-control study was aimed at identifying potential independent predictors of severe/lethal COVID-19, including the treatment with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and/or Angiotensin ... -
Pregnancy and breastfeeding during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of published pregnancy cases
(2020-05-05)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is an emerging concern regarding the potential adverse effects during pregnancy. This study reviews knowledge on the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and describes the outcome of published ...