PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care
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Health-Related Content in Transformer-Based Language Models: Exploring Bias in Domain General vs. Domain Specific Training Sets
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In this communication, we demonstrate that the bias observed in domain general training sets with health-related content is not improved in domain specific health-communication corpora, contra.
Healthcare utilization and adverse outcomes stratified by sex, age and long-term care residency using the Alberta COVID-19 Analytics and Research Database (ACARD): a population-based descriptive study
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CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 is associated with extensive healthcare utilization. Residents of LTC were substantially impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic with high associated mortality. Further work should be done to better understand the economic burden
Halo Traction Followed by Halo Vest Immobilization for the Treatment of Chronic Atlantoaxial Rotatory Fixation: A Case Report and Tips for Avoiding Complications in Pediatric Patients
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CONCLUSION: Chronic atlantoaxial rotatory fixation can be treated nonsurgically with closed reduction and halo traction, but is associated with operative risks. Optimal pin placement is challenging in the pediatric skull and may be improved with a
High-Dose Prophylactic Anticoagulation for COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Review of Benefits and Risks
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on a global scale, causing significant morbidity and mortality. The virus affects multiple organ systems, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, and coagulation systems, leading to severe
Higher SARS-CoV-2 detection of oropharyngeal compared with nasopharyngeal or saliva specimen for molecular testing: a multicentre randomised comparative accuracy study
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CONCLUSIONS: OPSs were associated with higher SARS-CoV-2 detection and lower test-related discomfort than NPSs for SARS-CoV-2 testing. Saliva sampling had the lowest SARS-CoV-2 detection but was the least costly strategy for mass testing.
Heat waves accelerate the spread of infectious diseases
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COVID-19 pandemic appeared summer surge in 2022 worldwide and this contradicts its seasonal fluctuations. Even as high temperature and intense ultraviolet radiation can inhibit viral activity, the number of new cases worldwide has increased to >78%
High-Risk Markers and Infection Rates in Febrile Infants Aged 29 to 60 Days Presenting to an Emergency Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates a significant increase in the rates of urinary tract infection and bacteremia in addition to the objective markers used to risk-stratify febrile infants aged 29 to 60 days. This supports the need for attentiveness
Hook Effect in Semiquantitative SARS-CoV-2 Antispike Total Antibody Assay
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CONCLUSIONS: The hook effect was detected in a semiquantitative SARS-CoV-2 antispike total antibody assay at a high incidence. This error results in observed concentrations much lower than is accurate. Laboratories should be aware of this issue and
Healthcare professionals' beliefs regarding influenza vaccination: What has COVID-19 changed?
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CONCLUSION: Although the proportion of healthcare professionals with the intention to be vaccinated for influenza increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still not high enough. Influenza vaccination rates should be promoted by in-service training
