The cytokine storm in SARS-CoV-2 infection contributes to the onset of inflammation and target organ damage. The endothelium is a key player in COVID-19 pathophysiology and it is an important target for cytokines. Since cytokines trigger oxidative
The concentration of black carbon was measured in four sites of the industrial and high-traffic metropolis of Tehran with different land uses. Then, the contribution of biomass and fossil fuels in the emission of this pollutant was modeled using the
The aim of these guidelines is to update the 2017 clinical practice guideline (CPG) of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). The scope of this CPG is limited to adult patients and to non-pharmacological respiratory support
CONCLUSION: Delirium affects one in seven patients with a hip fracture admitted directly from home, and is associated with adverse outcomes in these patients. Delirium assessment and effective management should be a mandatory part of standard hip
CONCLUSION: There were significant disturbances to the use of primary health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future research could investigate patient outcomes compared to family physician perceptions.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows how stress, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy characterise new nurses' entry into the workplace. Emotional support strategies, such as counselling and emergency preparedness training, could help early career
Policy supports are needed to ensure that Family Physicians (FPs) can carry out pandemic-related roles. We conducted a document analysis in four regions in Canada to identify regulation, expenditure, and public ownership policies during the COVID-19
Countering the spread of new respiratory infections and reducing the damage they cause to society requires efficient strategies for rapidly developing of targeted therapeutics, such as monoclonal antibodies. Nanobodies, defined as variable fragments