Articles: sars-cov-2.
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We sought to evaluate the synergistic risk of postoperative thrombosis in patients with a history of COVID-19 who undergo major surgery. Major surgery and SARS-CoV-2 infection are independently associated with an increased risk of thrombosis, but the magnitude of additional risk beyond surgery conferred by a COVID-19 history on the development of perioperative thrombotic events has not been clearly elucidated in the literature. ⋯ We found no evidence of synergistic thrombotic risk from previous COVID-19 in patients who underwent selected major surgery relative to the baseline thrombotic risk from surgery alone.
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2024
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination uptake in six ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands: A registry-based study within the HELIUS cohort.
Ethnic minority groups have experienced a disproportionate burden of COVID-19, and should therefore be especially encouraged to receive SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. This study compared first-dose uptake of the primary SARS-CoV-2 vaccination series across six ethnic groups in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 2021. ⋯ Prevention strategies should continue tailoring to specific ethnic groups to encourage vaccination uptake and reduce barriers to vaccination.
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To address a lack of research documenting telehealth use and experiences among sexual minority individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and inform health care policies beyond the pandemic. ⋯ The findings show greater demand for telehealth, especially for mental health care, among sexual minority adults. Knowledge of factors driving patterns in health care utilization within minoritized communities and the implications for both telehealth access and quality are necessary to create policies that have a broad positive impact.
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The cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can be multifactorial and may underly limitations in swallowing rehabilitation. ⋯ Prolonged orotracheal intubation and post-COVID-19 neurological alterations increase the probability of dysphagia immediately after extubation. Increased age and tracheostomy limited rehabilitation.
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The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the Gamma coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) variant on pregnant and postpartum women with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). ⋯ In Brazil, pregnant and postpartum women with CVDs in the Gamma variant phase have higher morbidity and mortality than those affected by the original variant of Coronavirus-19.