The role of Low-Dose CT scan in the early diagnosis of malignant neoplasms of different localization.
Conclusion: The significantly high frequency of detection of malignant neoplasms of various localizations during the Low-Dose CT scan suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the understanding of the feasibility of this imaging method as a screening for malignant neoplasms of various organs. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kovchun, A., Kovchun, V., Kachkovska, V., Prystupa, L. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Post-pandemic seasonal dynamics in the frequency of hospitalized exacerbations and triggers in COPD
Conclusion: Typical seasonal variation in AECOPD admissions was lost during 2022, following two years of the pandemic. It remains to be seen if seasonality will return in future years. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Aung, H. W., Aung, A., Mcauley, H., Elneima, O., Flynn, C., Thornton, T., Evans, H., Brightling, C., Greening, N. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Germany before and during covid-19 pandemic
Conclusion: Our results indicate that the complete lack of cases from 05/2020 to 06/2021 stimulated a catch-up effect in season 2021/22 with significantly higher RSV incidence and associated with lower disease severity, especially in infants. The early onset of the RSV season during the pandemic should be considered for future vaccination strategies. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Loerch, S., Erdnuess, F., Reineke, T., Frerich, B., Kamin, W., Loerch, S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Impact of the Covid19 pandemic on survival of patients with home mechanical ventilation(HMV)
Conclusions: The pandemic represented an increase in the mortality of HMV patients. Apart from the direct effect of the infection, a disruption care may have favored this increase. To minimize it, it is important to create structures that allow adequate monitoring, such as telemedicine. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Marin Muniz, A., Cordoba Izquierdo, A., Sarasate Azkona, M., Farrero Munoz, E., Vidales Sepulveda, Z., Mateu Gomez, L., Santos Perez, S., Prats Soro, E. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
The effects Covid-19 had on the children of health care professionals
Conclusions: The children of healthcare workers were affected more than their age range by Covid-19. Thus, we must be available to meet their needs in such times. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Havlucu, E., Özkul, A., Kızılırmak, D. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Blood biomarkers and biological age among patients with long COVID
Conclusion: Long COVID phenotypes correspond to differences in blood biomarkers and biological ageing. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Subramanian, A., Nirantharakumar, K., Lord, J., Wraith, D. C., Haroon, S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
The role of booster vaccination in decreasing COVID-19 age-adjusted case fatality rate: evidence from 32 countries
Conclusions: Boosters reduce ad-CFRs, but addressing country-specific risks and implementing joint intervention strategies are also crucial. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gao, J., Zhou, C., Wheelock, A., Zhang, C., Ma, J., Dong, K., Li, Z., Liang, W., Xu, L. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
SARS-CoV-2 and risk of psychiatric hospital admission and use of psychopharmaceuticals: A nationwide registry study of 4,585,083 adult Danish citizens
Conclusions: We found a signal of increased use of psychoactive medication, specifically benzodiazepines, among SARS-CoV-2 positive persons, but the incidence of psychiatric admissions did not increase, possibly simply because of relevant pharmacological treatment, which may have prevented some admissions. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Romer, V., Sivapalan, P., Eklöf, J., Dam Nielsen, S., Barrella Harboe, Z., Biering-Sorensen, T., Itenov, T., Staehr Jensen, J.-U. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
The cost of primary care consultations associated with long COVID in non-hospitalised adults: a retrospective cohort study using UK primary care data
ConclusionsThe costs of primary care consultationsassociated with long COVID in non-hospitalised adults are substantial. Costs are significantly higher among those diagnosed with long COVID, those with long COVID symptoms,older adults, females, and those with obesity and comorbidities. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tufts, J., Zemedikun, D., Subramanian, A., Guan, N., Gokhale, K., Myles, P., Williams, T., Marshall, T., Calvert, M., Matthews, K., Nirantharakumar, K., Jackson, L., Haroon, S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Long-term sequelae of post-COVID-19 subjects from 19 centres across India
Conclusion: Long-term respiratory sequelae of COVID-19 are common in India and 75% present after 12 months, with 12-18 months being most critical period. This shows importance of long-term patient monitoring after COVID-19 infection. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gadhave, S., Thekkinkattil, M., Chaudhary, A., Bendre, S., Bhattacharyya, P., Archana, B., Sarkar, M., Nair, G., Rai, D. K., Uppe, A., Trivedi, S., Tripathi, S. K., Ingole, J., Sachin, D., Gupta, N., Ghewade, B., Tade, A., Modi, M., Sharma, L., Badhe, Y., Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Shifting COVID-19 case incidence and mortality rate trends during the pandemic in Peru, the country with the highest mortality rate worldwide
Conclusions: In Peru, the second wave was the deadliest while the third one was the most infectious. Mortality was higher in men and older people. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Castillo Uribe, V. A., Contreras Leon, Z. L., Cucho Vasquez, B. M., Accinelli, R. A., Huayanay, L., Chu Rivera, F. R. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Latitude impact on COVID-19 mortality rate and case incidence in Peru, the Andean country with the highest accumulated mortality rate worldwide
Conclusions: Latitude may have a protective effect against COVID-19 mortality rate and case incidence. More studies are needed to assess this relationship. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Castillo Uribe, V. A., Contreras Leon, Z. L., Cucho Vasquez, B. M., Accinelli, R. A., Huayanay, L., Chu Rivera, F. R. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Altitude effect on COVID-19 mortality rate and case incidence in Peru, the country with the highest accumulated mortality rate worldwide
Conclusions: Altitude had a protective effect against COVID-19 mortality rate and case incidence in Peru. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Castillo Uribe, V. A., Contreras Leon, Z. L., Cucho Vasquez, B. M., Accinelli, R. A., Huayanay, L., Chu Rivera, F. R. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Associations between socioeconomic parameters and outcomes related to hospitalization with COVID-19.
Conclusions: Subjective social standing was associated long-term outcomes 12 months after hospitalization with COVID-19. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sperling, S., Floe, A., Leth, S., Hyldgaard, C., Gissel, T., Topcu, A., Kristensen, L., Sonderskov Dahl, L., Jensen-Fangel, S., Schmid, J. M., Bendstrup, E. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Pulmonary phenotypes and COVID-19 evolution patterns during the first year of the pandemic
Conclusions: In the first year of the pandemic, older patients, with more comorbidities and severe acute COVID-19, were those with the worst COVID-19 evolution patterns over 12 months and are those who currently need a very long-term follow-up. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: CHIMERA, D., Pistelli, F., Maio, S., Manfredini, G., Iacopini, E., Fanni, S. C., Colligiani, L., Romei, C., De Liperi, A., Baldacci, S., Fideli, A., Cappiello, C., Visconti, L., Meschi, C., Tavanti, L., Pancani, R., Marchi, G., Desideri, M., Carpene, N., Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research
