Articles: coronavirus.
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The COVID-19 pandemic restricted usual healthcare management for movement-disorders patients, with a consequent upsurge in telemedicine to bridge the gap. ⋯ Questions remain about the longevity and extent of changes in regulations and reimbursement regarding telemedicine in the aftermath of the pandemic. © 2020 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Possible Potential Outcomes from COVID-19 Complications on Testes: Lesson from SARS Infection.
Coronavirus infection disease-2019 (COVID-19) gained worldwide fame after deadly outbreak in China and its subsequent spread to many countries. So far, COVID-19 is not fully contained, and new cases are arising on daily bases in various countries. Due to zoonotic nature and human-to-human spread, COVID-19 is considered pandemic with more causalities in developing countries. ⋯ In testis, SARS affected patients displayed peritubular fibrosis, extensive germ cell disruption, damage of blood-testis barrier integrity and more frequent occurrence of apoptosis. Here, we critically discuss the possible adverse effects of COVID-19 on the testes of patients along with future precautions to overcome the complications of reproductive organs. Key Words: COVID-19; SARS; ACE2, Testes.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2020
Association of Inflammatory Markers with Mortality in COVID-19 Infection.
To evaluate the association of serum ferritin, lactate dehydrogenase, and C-reactive protein at admission with in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 infection; and to determine best predictive cut-offs. ⋯ Levels of the three inflammatory markers at admission can predict mortality in COVID-19 infection. Key Words: Coronavirus, Inflammation, Mortality, Outcome, Pakistan.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 2020
The Early Effects of Coronavirus Disease-2019 on Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Practice: A National Survey of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Enrolled in the Head and Neck Special Interest Group.
The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected healthcare systems across the nation. The purpose of this study is to gauge the early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgery (HNORS) practice and evaluate their practice patterns especially ones that might be impacted by COVID-19 and compare them to the current literature. ⋯ The COVID-19 pandemic had a small impact on the surgical treatment of patients with head and neck oncology. Most HNORS surgeons are practicing in accordance with recently published literature.