Introduction Transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) often occurs among family members. Elucidating where viable SARS-CoV-2 virions, and not just residual viral RNA, are present in the house is necessary to
Even though Canada is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, offering universal healthcare to all its citizens, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant health inequities in our healthcare system. We continue to face
The influence of SARS-CoV-2 antigen on the cytokine-producing function of immune cells was studied. We observed suppression of the production of proinflammatory cytokines by 11-46% relative to the spontaneous level under the influence of SARS-CoV-2
The phenomenon of social workers leaving the profession occurs frequently, underscoring the importance of understanding factors contributing to the intention to stay (ITS) in the profession. Based on the job demands-resources theory (JD-R), this
Mucormycosis is an infrequent but fatal illness that mainly affects patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, solid and hematologic neoplasms, organ transplantation, chronic steroid intake, prolonged neutropenia, iron
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the pressing need for safe and effective booster vaccines, particularly in considering the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants and addressing vaccine distribution inequalities. Dissolving microneedle array
BACKGROUND: Telemedicine is an effective way to provide nursing home residents ease of access to consultations with healthcare professionals. It is safe, effective, and time- and cost-efficient, and can be used when there are movement restrictions
In the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron period, the pattern of pneumonia changed from primarily viral pneumonia to pneumonia mixed with bacteria in the elderly. We investigated functional outcomes at 1 year after hospital discharge in patients with primary Omicron
CONCLUSIONS: Disease severity significantly affected patients' functional outcome for COVID-19 at discharge. Our protocol-based program provides a benchmark for COVID-19 rehabilitation in an acute care setting.