Articles: sars-cov-2.
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The positive effects of vaccination status on the course of Long COVID symptoms have not been fully elucidated. Our aim is to determine the most common Long COVID symptoms in patients monitored in the COVID-19 follow-up clinic and to examine whether there is a difference between the recovery rates of those who are vaccinated and those who are not vaccinated. ⋯ This study showed that receiving vaccination may be effective in improving Long COVID symptoms. Although there were no statistically significant differences between the inactive vaccine CoronaVac, the mRNA vaccine BNT162b2, and the heterologous (CoronaVac+ BNT162b2) vaccine in terms of reducing Long COVID symptoms, higher recovery rates were detected in those who received the mRNA vaccine BNT162b2.
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To investigate the impact of vaccines on sociodemographic characteristics, clinical profiles, and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in South China during the period of Omicron variant dominance, a retrospective, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. The findings revealed that while full vaccination could not prevent Omicron variant infection efficiently (26.51% uninfected vs 14.29% uninfected between vaccinated and unvaccinated participants, p = 0.506), it did substantially reduce the length of viral clearance significantly (p < 0.05), potentially facilitating quicker patient recovery. Unvaccination was found to be an independent risk factor for slow clearance when a linear regression analysis model was used (Coefficient: -3.516; 95% CI: -6.425 to -0.607; p = 0.020). Therefore, all eligible individuals should be fully vaccinated to get prepared for a potential wave of epidemic in the future.
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Quantify cognitive deficits in patients with postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) and identify key variables related to cognitive impairment in PASC. ⋯ Patients with PASC are almost 4 times more likely to evidence cognitive dysfunction compared with normal controls. Forty-four percent of patients with PASC demonstrated cognitive deficits about 7 months from infection. Estimated premorbid intelligence significantly correlated with impairment. Higher body mass index was the only metric shown to differentiate those with PASC and cognitive impairment from those with PASC who were cognitively intact.
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Work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries pose significant challenges to workers' health, productivity, and healthcare systems. Increased working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected the incidence and prevalence of work-related MSK injuries. Despite workers' compensation systems providing valuable data, underreporting remains a concern, necessitating additional data sources such as hospital admissions to better understand the burden of MSK injuries. ⋯ The study observed a gradual decrease in the overall incidence rate of hospital admissions for cumulative work-related MSK injuries over the last decade. Despite expectations of disruptions, no significant deviations in MSK injury trends were observed following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria, Australia.
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted the supply and transfusion of blood components. This study aims to evaluate changes in blood collection and transfusions during the period following the nationwide Level 3 alert (May-July 2021). ⋯ During the Level 3 alert, the most significant decline in both RBC collection and transfusions was observed in Taipei. In non-Taipei regions, the decrease in RBC use was only marginal. Notably, there was a significant decrease in RBC use in hematology/oncology in Taipei. This study supports transfusion specialists in seeking efficient ways to address similar future challenges.