Articles: sars-cov-2.
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Observational Study
Predictive value of cardiac markers in the prognosis of COVID-19 in children.
Occasionally, children with COVID-19 may develop arrhythmia, myocarditis, and cardiogenic shock involving multisystemic inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). This study aimed to identify the laboratory parameters that may predict early cardiovascular involvement in these patients. ⋯ Cardiac markers (proBNP and troponin I), especially proBNP, could be used to detect early diagnosis of cardiac involvement and/or MIS-C in pediatric patients with COVID-19 and to predict related morbidity and mortality.
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To the Editor, Serology may offer valuable information during COVID-19 pandemic; however, published papers mainly reported the results of symptomatic patients having positive RT-PCR on upper respiratory tract specimens [1]. More studies are needed to address whether asymptomatic patients, or patients with chest imaging compatible with COVID-19 but negative RT-PCR, have different antibody response that could influence assays performances. We wanted to share our data from Turkey where 4,323,596 COVID-19 cases were detected out of 44,087,628 PCR tests by April 20, 2021 but there are only a couple of published studies about serodiagnosis of the infection. ⋯ The authors have no funding source for the study. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Evaluation of the relationship between TREM-1/TREM-2 ratio and clinical course in COVID-19 pneumonia.
The inflammatory/anti-inflammatory balance has an important role in the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19), which has affected over 100 million people since it first appeared in China in December 2019. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (TREM)-1/TREM-2 ratio and COVID-19 severity. ⋯ Experience with the positive effects of medical treatments to restore inflammatory balance in the course of COVID-19 is steadily increasing. TREM-1 and TREM-2 have an important role in inflammation and may serve as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in the early treatment and follow-up of COVID-19.
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has considerably affected surgical practice. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of the pandemic on neurosurgical practice and the safety of the resumption of elective procedures through implementing screening protocols in a high-volume academic public center in Iran, as one of the countries severely affected by the pandemic. ⋯ By implementing safety and screening protocols with proper resource allocation, the emergency care capacity can be maintained and the risk minimized of hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 infection, complications, and mortality among neurosurgical patients during the pandemic. Similarly, for elective procedures, according to available resources, hospital beds can be allocated for patients with a higher risk of delayed hospitalization and those who are concerned about the risk of hospital-acquired infection can be reassured.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
The Perspectives of Dermatology Specialists and Residents on COVID-19 Vaccines: A Questionnaire-based Survey.
To evaluate the perspectives of dermatology specialists and residents on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. ⋯ The acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination may be affected by working conditions, medical experience, level of knowledge and the presence of risk factors for severe disease among dermatology residents and specialists.