- Effects of Resveratrol on Pulmonary Fibrosis via TGF-beta/Smad/ERK Signaling Pathway: This study investigates the effects of resveratrol on pulmonary fibrosis and its potential mechanisms. Histopathological analysis of lung tissues in PF rats showed that resveratrol improved collagen deposition and reduced inflammation, indicating its potential efficacy in treating PF.
- Prior Emergency Medical Services Utilization Among People Who Had an Accidental Opioid-Involved Fatal Drug Overdose-Rhode Island, 2018-2020: This study aimed to investigate whether decreased EMS utilization due to the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to increased accidental fatal drug overdoses in Rhode Island. We identified accidental opioid-involved fatal drug overdoses among Rhode Island residents from 2018-2020 and linked decedents to EMS utilization records. Results showed that EMS utilization decreased significantly during the pandemic, and that the decrease was associated with an increase in fatal drug overdoses.
- Facial fat necrosis after autologous fat transfer possibly associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: A 52-year-old female patient developed facial fat necrosis three weeks after a MACS lift with autologous fat grafting from the abdomen. We hypothesize that the Moderna SARS-CoV-2 vaccine one week after surgery predisposed her to tissue ischemia leading to fat necrosis, which was confirmed by histological findings.
- Factors impacting readiness to perform secondary population-based triage during the second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria, Australia: Pilot study: This article explores the experience of preparing for secondary population-based triage (S-PBT) in Australia during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Marketing of commercial milk formula during COVID-19 in Indonesia: This study examined the marketing of commercial milk formula (CMF) and other breast-milk substitute products during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. It found that the baby food industry has employed various marketing tactics, such as direct marketing to mothers and promoting products in public spaces and within the healthcare system, which pose a substantial barrier to breastfeeding and adversely affect mothers’ and children’s health.
- Neurovisual Manifestations in Children with Mild COVID-19: An Association to Remember: This study explores the association between mild COVID-19 and neurovisual manifestations in children. Three previously healthy children developed neurovisual manifestations after mild acute COVID-19, and their cases were analyzed to better understand this association.
- Increased risk of early-onset preeclampsia in pregnant women with COVID-19: This study found that pregnant women with COVID-19 had an 11.4% incidence of early onset preeclampsia and a 5.6% incidence of late onset preeclampsia. Moderate to severe COVID-19 was associated with an 8 times higher risk of early onset preeclampsia.
- [Impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on children and adolescents]: The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown measures have had a significant impact on children and adolescents, including school closures and physical distancing which have interfered with their learning and social life. This has had a negative effect on their health and education, especially for those who are more vulnerable.
- Loss of anti-spike antibodies following mRNA vaccination for COVID-19 among patients with multiple myeloma: We monitored spike IgG antibody levels over 24 weeks in 18 MM patients who showed a full response after two mRNA vaccinations. MM patients had a more rapid decline in antibody levels than healthy controls, with power law half-lives of 72 days (vs. 107 days) and exponential half-lives of 8.6 days (vs. 15.4 days).
- Sleep Assessment in Long COVID Clinics: A Necessary Tool for Effective Management: We suggest that asking patients about their sleep can help to identify and treat sleep-related disorders associated with SARS-CoV-2, such as Long COVID. Additionally, inquiring about COVID-19 infection in sleepy patients may help to distinguish it from other organic hypersomnias.
- Review on the Biogenesis of Platelets in Lungs and Its Alterations in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Patients: Thrombocytes (platelets) are blood cells involved in hemostasis and thrombosis. They are produced from megakaryocytes through the action of the thrombopoietin (TPO) protein, which is encoded by the TPO gene located on chromosome 3q26. The TPO protein interacts with the c-Mpl receptor on the outer surface of megakaryocytes, resulting in the production of functional thrombocytes.
- Longitudinal assessment of mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic long-term exposure on health care workers from a North West Italian Hospital: A prospective longitudinal study of 207 HCWs (74% female, 46% physicians, 44% nurses) was conducted to assess individual variation in anxiety, stress disorder, depression, insomnia, burnout and resilience 12 and 18 months after the beginning of the Sars-Co-V2 pandemic. 50% scored over the cut-off for anxiety (GAD-7), 66% for PCL-C, 41% for depression (PHQ-9), 25% for ISI and 15% started sleep inducers. 52% showed emotional exhaustion (EE), 68% detachment (DE) and 39% professional efficacy (PE).
- Management of COVID-19 related tracheal stenosis: The state of art: COVID-19 has been linked to an increased rate of tracheal stenosis, a debilitating disease caused by narrowing of the trachea. The standard-of-care for COVID-19 related tracheal complications has yet to be established.
- Bioactive compounds by microalgae and potentials for the management of some human disease conditions: Microalgae are a great source of diverse bioactive compounds such as lipids, polysaccharides, carotenoids, vitamins, phenolics and phycobiliproteins. These compounds can be produced through open-culture or closed-culture systems and have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Patient characteristics associated with the acceptability of teleconsultation: a retrospective study of osteoporotic patients post-COVID-19: This study assesses the acceptability of teleconsultations (TCs) for osteoporosis care among patients who started or continued with TCs during the COVID-19 pandemic, to determine if the acceptability of TCs persists once in-person visits become a feasible and safe option.
- Long post-COVID-vaccination syndrome manifesting as temperature-sensitive myalgia and hyper-CKemia
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Post-COVID-19 Patients: Where Does Exercise Intolerance Come From: This study aims to evaluate the source and magnitude of exercise intolerance in post-COVID-19 subjects by performing a cohort study assessing subjects with different COVID-19 illness severities and a control group selected by propensity score matching, as well as before and after comparisons using cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
- The Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on the Cognitive Functioning of Patients with Pre-Existing Dementia: This study aimed to assess the cognitive functioning and neuroimaging of COVID-19 survivors with pre-existing dementia. Fourteen patients were included in the study, and results showed that SARS-CoV-2 infection had a negative impact on cognitive functioning and neuroimaging in these patients.
- Review on the Biogenesis of Platelets in Lungs and Its Alterations in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Patients: Thrombocytes (platelets) are blood cells involved in hemostasis and thrombosis. The TPO gene, located on the long arm of chromosome 3, encodes the thrombopoietin protein which interacts with the c-Mpl receptor on megakaryocytes to produce functional thrombocytes.
Daily News Pulse for March 13, 2023
Summary: Princeton students have seen an overall improvement in course satisfaction since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan, many people are still wearing masks despite the government’s easing of guidelines.
