Objectives: This study assessed the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine and factors related to vaccination coverage among college students in a university setting. Methods: A cross-sectional study design included undergraduate and graduate students in a
INTRODUCTION: The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection involves pulmonary inflammation that can progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome, a primary cause of lung damage/fibrosis in patients with Coronavirus
Neutrophils are important players in COVID-19, contributing to tissue damage by release of inflammatory mediators, including reactive oxygen species (ROS) and neutrophil elastase. Longitudinal studies on the effects of COVID-19 on neutrophil
CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggested that there is a critical need for HEIs to develop strategies that ensure EMC students' well-being amidst their academic journey within the context of the pandemic. This study will therefore assist EMC departments
Background Identifying early signs of a SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers could be a critical tool in reducing disease transmission. To provide this information, both daily symptom surveys and wearable device monitoring could have utility
Background Hypertension and diabetes are associated with increased COVID-19 severity. The association between level of control of these conditions and COVID-19 severity is less well understood. Methods and Results This retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Limited contingencies within the health system IT infrastructure - what we call a lack of system resilience - was compensated for by a resilient workforce. Within the context of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, this was an enormous
CONCLUSION: In a broad sense, the majority of participants responded positively to using e-health in their everyday practice. While medical doctors have a stronger outlook and preparedness, dentists showed more literacy and a supportive attitude to