PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care

Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) are considered the standard specimen for SARS-CoV-2 detection by PCR. We aimed to compare detection performance and patient experience of NPS with swish and gargle saliva (SGS) to determine its potential as an accurate

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to compare the epidemiological situation of legionellosis in Poland in 2018-2021 to prior years, taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021.

CONCLUSION: Exercise alleviated anxiety disorders, depression, stress levels, and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most significant impact on anxiety and depression improvement is achieved by engaging in 30-40 min of exercise

Earlier studies showed that BCG vaccination improves antibody responses of subsequent vaccinations. Similarly, in older volunteers we found an increased IgG receptor-binding domain (RBD) concentration after SARS-CoV-2 infection if they were recently

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global pandemic, leading millions of people to change their lifestyles, especially older individuals who are the most at-risk population. Social isolation, the main preventive action to slow

Several reports in the literature have described the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and false positive HIV testing results. We present a case of a cisgender male who has sex with men with a false positive HIV test after fully recovering

CONCLUSION: Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in females had no adverse influence on subsequent IVF treatment, regardless of the time interval following infection. Our findings provide reassurance for infected women planning for assisted reproduction

CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE: Our study confirms the feasibility and validity of an automated process to gather data from the EHR.

Aim The present study aimed to measure the prevalence of psychological stress among women attending the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) unit in King Abdulaziz Medical City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method The study adopted a descriptive

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that among younger populations, there is significant concern regarding the long-term effects of COVID-19. Vaccination campaigns and youth-centered public health communication about Long Covid may not only reduce