Isr Med Assoc J
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Isr Med Assoc J
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Observational Study
Comparison of the Mortality of Non-COVID Hospitalized Patients during the COVID Pandemic: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Medical Center in Israel.
At the beginning of 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presented a new burden on healthcare systems. ⋯ Hospitalized non-COVID patients experienced worse outcomes during the peaks of the pandemic compared to the nadirs and the preceding year, perhaps due to the limited availability of resources. These results underscore the importance of preparing for large-scale threats and implementing effective resource allocation policies.