Isr Med Assoc J
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Multicenter Study
Critical Stepwise Decline of Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients 180 Days Post Comirnaty Vaccine.
The reduced immune response of maintenance hemodialysis patients to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines is a major concern. ⋯ We recommend all patients on hemodialysis receive a booster COVID-19 vaccine 6 months after the second dose.
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On 18 March 2020, the Israeli Health Ministry issued lockdown orders to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ⋯ COVID-19 had a major impact on primary care clinics, resulting in fewer patient-doctor encounters, fewer overall visits, fewer ED referrals, and fewer hospitalizations.
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Data on how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected consultations in ophthalmic departments are sparse. ⋯ Parents need to learn appropriate preventive and treatment measures to prevent serious and long-term ophthalmic injury while minimizing their exposure to the COVID-19. PEDs and ophthalmic pediatric clinics should consider increasing use of telemedicine and the availability of more senior physicians as consultants during such times.
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare systems worldwide. The fear of seeking medical attention to avoid the possibility of being infected may have altered the course of some diseases. ⋯ Patients presenting with acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic more often presented late to the emergency department and more showed adverse outcomes.