Introduction Effective implementation of standard precautions specific to COVID-19 is a challenge for hospitals within the existing constraints of time and resources.Aim To rapidly design and operationalise personal protective equipment (PPE) donning…
Coronaviruses are a group of enveloped, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA viruses which are broadly classified into Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta coronaviruses genera based on the viral genome. Coronavirus was not thought to be a significant…
Abstract Background New York City was the first major urban center of the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA. Cases are clustered in the city, with certain neighborhoods experiencing more cases than others. We investigate whether potential socioeconomic…
The outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan, China in December 2019 has now become a pandemic with no approved therapeutic agent. At the moment, the genomic structure, characteristics, and pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 have been…
Background: There is insufficient evidence to support clinical decision-making for cancer patients diagnosed with COVID-19 due to the lack of large studies.Methods: We used data from a single large UK Cancer Center to assess the demographic/clinical…
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a global public health crisis. Viral infections may predispose pregnant women to a higher rate of pregnancy complications, including preterm births, miscarriage, and…
Dünyada ve Türkiye’de devam eden COVİD 19 salgını süresince araştıran, düşünen, üreten bireyin yanı sıra dijital yetkinliğe sahip bireylerin önemi ortaya çıkmıştır. Özellikle öğrencilerin okula gidememesi ve derslerin uzaktan yapılması süresince,…
Xiang Yu,1 Na Li2,3 1School of Public Affairs, Fujian Jiangxia University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Law, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China; 3Research Academy of…
Viral entry mechanisms for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are an important aspect of virulence. Proposed mechanisms involve host cell membrane-bound angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), type II transmembrane serine…
(1) Background: Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria and autoimmune diseases, and its potential use against COVID-19 is currently under investigation. Thus far, information on interactions of hydroxychloroquine with drug transporters mediating…