PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care

CONCLUSION: There was no association between HD DEX and mortality among ventilated COVID-19 patients compared to SD DEX. Moreover, HD DEX is associated with detrimental effects such as prolonged ICU LOS and higher average daily BG. This study

CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that the greatest utility of 3D images lies in conditions where the lesions have skin surface changes in the form of protrusions or depressions, such as in skin tumours or ulcers. As such, 3D images can be useful

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CONCLUSIONS: The IPC method could significantly improve the blood pressure control rate of patients. The questionnaire analysis method based on PCA and OPLS-DA is an effective method to evaluate the effect of the IPC method. The Markov cohort showed

CONCLUSIONS: Successive booster vaccination doses provide additional short-term protection against SARS-CoV-2 related mortality amongst older LTCF residents. However, we did not find evidence of a longer-term reduction in risk beyond that provided by

The professional nurse advocate (PNA) programme was launched in March 2021, which was towards the end of the third wave of COVID-19 and the start of a critical point of recovery. COVID-19 placed exceptional challenges and pressure on healthcare staff

CONCLUSIONS: The study findings highlighted the necessity of awareness campaigns and training programs addressing the technical handling of disinfectants among the communities in Lebanon. Lebanese governmental authorities (Ministry of Public Health

We present a framework for using existing external data to identify and estimate the relative efficiency of a covariate-adjusted estimator compared to an unadjusted estimator in a future randomized trial. Under conditions, these relative efficiencies

CONCLUSIONS: Lack of recognition of CHWs is coupled with limited opportunities for communication and trust-building. The training supported CHWs to find and amplify their voices in strategic partnerships, and helped build functionality for local

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