Population confidence is essential to a well functioning health system. Using data from the People's Voice Survey-a novel population survey conducted in 15 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries-we report health system confidence among
CONCLUSION: Despite social limitations imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown, we found no significant difference between weight loss at 2-years post-operatively in the 2020 group when compared with a control group who underwent bariatric surgery in 2017
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients had a unique profile of gut bacteria. In this study, we characterized the intestinal bacteria in our COVID-19 cohorts and found that there was an increased incidence of severe cases in COVID-19
Coronaviruses are large RNA viruses that can infect and spread among humans and animals. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for coronavirus disease 2019, has evolved since its first detection in December 2019
Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) is a rare childhood neurological disorder. The familiar type of ANE (ANE1) is associated with a mutation in the RANBP2 gene. Both SARS-CoV-2 and RANBP2 mutations are responsible for the manifestation of a hyper
The new coronavirus pandemic resulted in millions of deaths in Brazil and around the world, and presented substantial challenges to society. The shortand long-term clinical manifestations tied to COVID-19 are still poorly understood, and may involve
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in health care as well as human suffering, and consideration of the principles of ethics can build a foundation to consider dilemmas that have arisen. Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become key issues
CONCLUSION: The outcomes for older adults residing in congregate care homes improved steadily throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While this finding is multifactorial, integration with a local hospital partner supported key interventions known to