A large number of surgical masks (SMs) to be discarded indiscriminately during the spread of COVID-19. The relationship between the changes of masks entering the environment and the succession of the microorganisms on them is not yet clear. The
CONCLUSION: We propose two additional domains to Latané and Darley's theory that medical students consider before making their final decision to volunteer: 'logistics' and 'safety'. We highlight modifiable barriers to prosocial behaviour and provide
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medical practitioners' professional identities due to its novelty and intensity. Using constructivist grounded theory, we investigated how the COVID-19 pandemic shifted individuals' identities as
Some risk causes may be associated with the severity of COVID-19. The central host-pathogen factors might affect infection are human receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), trans-membrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2), and SARS-CoV-2 surface
CONCLUSIONS: Vaccine acceptance can be volatile even over short periods of time. Institutional trust is a central driver of vaccine acceptance and contributes to the resilience of the health system. Our study highlights the importance of health
Air transportation is a complex system characterized by a plethora of interactions at multiple temporal and spatial scales; as a consequence, even simple dynamics like sequencing aircraft for landing can lead to the appearance of emergent behaviors
CONCLUSIONS: Our review suggests an increased probability of depression in patients with SCZ during the pandemic. Identifying the risk factors for developing depression in this population helps find new, suitable approaches to address patients' needs