Category: Hospitalizations

Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Exploring the Link Between COVID-19 and Liver Abscess Formation

Exploring the Link Between COVID-19 and Liver Abscess Formation

Ramlakhan S. Verma • Shailendra Pal Singh • Gaurav Mishra • Vikas K. Patel • Vipin Gupta, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94136  Abstract Background Liver abscess is a potential concern among liver health complications. With severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2)…[...]

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Ivermectin Prophylaxis Used for COVID-19: A Citywide, Prospective, Observational Study of 223,128 Subjects Using Propensity Score Matching

Lucy Kerr • Flavio A. Cadegiani • Fernando Baldi • et. al.,, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21272  This article has been corrected. See Kerr L, Cadegiani F A, Baldi F, et al. (March 24, 2022) Correction: Ivermectin Prophylaxis Used for COVID-19:…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on COVID is still around and a risk to vulnerable people. What are the symptoms in 2025? And how long does it last?

COVID is still around and a risk to vulnerable people. What are the symptoms in 2025? And how long does it last?

by Meru Sheel, The Conversation Five years ago, COVID was all we could think about. Today, we'd rather forget about lockdowns, testing lines and social distancing. But the virus that sparked…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Anxiety and Depression-Related Factors in Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Detailed Cross-Sectional Analysis From a Tertiary Center

Anxiety and Depression-Related Factors in Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Detailed Cross-Sectional Analysis From a Tertiary Center

Arzu Kaplanoglu • Arzu Sonmez • Oznur Yildirim • et. al.,DOI: 10.7759/cureus.77865  Abstract Aim During pandemic periods, psychogenic assessment and precautions are critical for patients requiring hospitalization. This study investigates the factors influencing anxiety levels in patients…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on Early Identification of Severe COVID-19 Cases and the Need for ICU Care Based on Clinical and Laboratory Risk Factors

Early Identification of Severe COVID-19 Cases and the Need for ICU Care Based on Clinical and Laboratory Risk Factors

Jawad Mahmood • Muhammad Izhar Ul Haque • Maria Gul • Aliya Ayub • Fawwad A. Ansari • Wiqas Ahmad DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80611  Abstract Background and objective Treatment in ICUs became extremely difficult due to the growing number of coronavirus disease 2019…[...]

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Posted on | Posted on John Murphy | Leave a Comment on D-dimer as a Predictor of ICU Admission and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: Insights From a Two-Year Retrospective Study

D-dimer as a Predictor of ICU Admission and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: Insights From a Two-Year Retrospective Study

Abstract Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced pneumonitis results in a prothrombotic and hypercoagulable state. Prognostic indicators are crucial for identifying patients at risk of complications. D-dimer, a…[...]

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