Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2023
Long COVID prevalence, risk factors and impact of vaccination in the paediatric population: A survey study in Singapore.
Information on the quality of health of children and younger persons (CYPs) after SARS-COV-2 infection remains scarce, especially from Asia. In this study, we utilised an online survey to investigate Long COVID prevalence in CYPs in Singapore. ⋯ About 1 in 6 CYPs in Singapore developed Long COVID with persistence of 1 or more symptoms ≥3 months post-infection, and approximately half will recover by 6 months. Male gender was associated with higher odds of Long COVID, and vaccination could potentially be protective against Long COVID in CYPs.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2023
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are associated with improved cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Hypervolemia is a prevalent comorbidity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Thiazide diuretics (THZ) are the most common treatment for volume overload and hypertension (HTN). This study examines the association between THZ usage and clinical outcomes among CKD patients in a nationwide cohort. ⋯ THZ usage is associated with lower mortality and incidence of ESRD, AMI, PAOD, and stroke s in patients with CKD stages 3 and 4.