CONCLUSION: Prediabetes with a high risk of diabetes is associated with the worst COVID-19 symptom in terms of severity during admission. Our findings could aid in more efficient allocation of healthcare resources to a narrower population of
CONCLUSIONS: The identified studies on virtual reality in pulmonary rehabilitation showed that virtual reality holds great promise for improving the outcomes and experiences of patients. The immersive and interactive nature of virtual reality
CONCLUSIONS: There was a significant decline in the number of BE and BE-related dysplasia diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an almost 50% reduction in the amount of dysplasia diagnosed in the early pandemic. The absence of a compensatory
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused the current worldwide pandemic and the associated coronavirus disease 2019 with potentially lethal outcome. Although effective vaccines strongly contributed to reduce disease
BACKGROUND: Several clinical trials have examined diet and physical activity lifestyle changes as mitigation strategies for risk factors linked to cognitive decline and dementias such as Alzheimer's disease. However, the ability to modify these
CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that professional identity is evolving for nurses as they care for patients in the intensive care and that evolution affects nursing professionals' quality of life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified plastic pollution due to the escalated use of single-use gloves and masks, consequently leading to the widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in major rivers and lakes worldwide
Administrative burdens-onerous experiences with policy implementation-can deter access to crucial safety-net programs. New research finds that racial resentment boosts support for one form of administrative burden: work requirements. I discuss these
Complete or partial loss of sense of smell significantly reduces the quality of life and in some cases is life-threatening. A new coronavirus infection in some cases leads to hypo- or anosmia. The defeat of the olfactory epithelium, swelling of the