ST Segment Elevation in COVID-19 Patients: Insights from Case Series
Myocardial injury with ST segment elevation is observed in patients with COVID-19, indicating potential cardiac involvement and emphasizing the need for cardiac monitoring and management in affected individuals to optimize clinical outcomes.
January 2021
Cough-Induced Complications and Damage: Clinical Insights and Management Strategies
Cough-induced phenomena, including common complications and prominent clinical manifestations, underscore the importance of understanding cough pathophysiology and implementing targeted management strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications in affected individuals.
January 2021
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of COVID-19: Insights from Fecal Virus Load in Hong Kong Cohort
Analysis of fecal samples from a Hong Kong cohort reveals the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus, highlighting the gastrointestinal tract as a potential site of viral replication and shedding in COVID-19 patients, providing valuable insights into disease transmission and clinical management.
January 2021
Obstructive Thromboinflammatory Syndrome of Pulmonary Vessels in COVID-19: MicroCLOTS Hypothesis
The MicroCLOTS hypothesis proposes microvascular thrombi as a key pathophysiological mechanism underlying atypical acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19, highlighting the role of pulmonary vascular obstruction in disease progression and clinical management.
January 2021
Preventing Human-to-Human Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Insights from Modeling Studies
Modeling studies support the effectiveness of physical distancing measures of 1 meter or more in reducing human-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2, providing quantitative estimates to inform public health policies and interventions aimed at controlling infectious disease outbreaks.
January 2021
COVID-19 and Mild Symptoms: Recognizing Diagnostic Challenges
Primary care professionals should maintain a high index of suspicion for COVID-19, even in the presence of mild symptoms, to facilitate prompt diagnosis, appropriate testing, and timely interventions, ensuring effective disease management and transmission control.
January 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Children: Preparedness Strategies for Pediatric Care
Pediatric care physicians play a crucial role in preparing offices, facilities, and communities for the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in children, necessitating proactive measures to ensure adequate healthcare resources and support for pediatric patients during the pandemic.
December 2020
Drug Interactions on QTc in Exploratory COVID-19 Treatment: Implications for Arrhythmia Risk
Severely ill COVID-19 patients with comorbidities are at increased risk of serious arrhythmias due to potential drug interactions affecting QTc interval, highlighting the importance of careful monitoring and pharmacological management to minimize cardiac complications in this population.
December 2020
COVID-19 and Endocrine Diseases: Supportive Statement from the ESE
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) issues a statement to provide support and guidance to its members and the broader endocrinology community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to address challenges and uncertainties surrounding endocrine diseases in this critical context.
December 2020
Loss of Taste and Smell in COVID-19: Association with Flu-Like Symptoms
Chemosensory dysfunction, particularly loss of taste and smell, is strongly associated with COVID-19 infection in ambulatory individuals presenting with flu-like symptoms, suggesting potential utility as a diagnostic marker for identifying infected individuals in community settings.
December 2020
