The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which enters host cells through interactions of its spike protein to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2). ACE2 is a
CONCLUSIONS: Our study found higher concentrations of CRP and vWF in retrieved clots of COVID-19-positive stroke patients compared to COVID-19-negative controls. These findings support the potential role of systemic inflammation as indicated by
CONCLUSION: Our results show a positive relationship between increased media exposure and anxiety levels, providing useful insights for both academics and public health practitioners.
CONCLUSIONS: Small to moderate reductions in depression symptoms were observed among students allocated to receive the Mind your Mate intervention. Although the current results are encouraging, there is a need to continue to refine, develop, and
CONCLUSIONS: The mortality of patients with acute COVID-19 receiving high-dose dexamethasone is similar to patients receiving low-dose dexamethasone, although high-dose dexamethasone is associated with an increased risk of hyperglycaemia.
CONCLUSION: We note that the use of a more protective face mask by healthcare providers leads to patients perceiving them as significantly more trustworthy and competent. Possible reasons for this increase are pandemic-related anxiety and the effect
BACKGROUND: Older adults are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection and severe disease, especially those in congregate living settings, despite high SARS-CoV-2 vaccine coverage. It is unclear whether hybrid immunity (combined vaccination
CONCLUSION: The positive impact of human-animal interaction on human well-being has been observed in Lebanon under various stressors. This impact is closely related to the strength of the bond between humans and their animals. During the pandemic
CONCLUSION: Careful history taking of patient's clinical course, including consumption of syrup-based medications and laboratory findings, might aid clinicians to establish a working diagnosis of D(EG) intoxication without needing to wait for blood