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COVID-19 linked to long-term poor GI health in children

Children with COVID-19 have a heightened risk for gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders during the postacute and chronic phases.

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Ocular adverse event of COVID-19 vaccination

A rare case of acute zonal occult outer retinopathy complex, inciting from torpedo retinopathy and starting 3 days after the patient’s second recombinant mRNA vaccine.

Support for high-flow nasal oxygen from RENOVATE trial

High-flow nasal oxygen is noninferior to noninvasive ventilation for preventing endotracheal intubation and death in patients with different causes of acute respiratory failure.

Neurological complications of long COVID

Long COVID symptoms include brain fog, sleep disturbances, memory problems, neurodegeneration, and mental health impacts. What mechanisms could be causing these symptoms and how can you manage them?

Can a circadian reset repair long COVID symptoms?

Bright light treatment can resynchronize circadian disruption in prodromal Parkinson's disease. This case series tests whether light treatment can repair post-encephalitic symptoms of long COVID, which closely approximate prodromal PD.

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Case Studies

Ocular adverse event of COVID-19 vaccination

A rare case of acute zonal occult outer retinopathy complex, inciting from torpedo retinopathy and starting 3 days after the patient’s second recombinant mRNA vaccine.

Can a circadian reset repair long COVID symptoms?

Bright light treatment can resynchronize circadian disruption in prodromal Parkinson's disease. This case series tests whether light treatment can repair post-encephalitic symptoms of long COVID, which closely approximate prodromal PD.

Stevens–Johnson syndrome due to COVID-19 infection in a teenager

Stevens–Johnson syndrome is a life-threatening condition characterized by high fever and severe mucocutaneous lesions. Cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but mostly in adults. What do we know about pediatric cases?

Current Reviews

Ethanol Inhalation for Respiratory Infections due to Enveloped Viruses

Ethanol has demonstrated high efficacy in inactivating enveloped viruses in vitro and in vivo (in animal and human studies). The inhalation route has been a significant method of drug administration for respiratory disorders since ancient times.

Diabetes and natural and man-made disasters: prevention, preparation, response and recovery

Both the global prevalence of diabetes and the frequency of natural and man-made disasters are increasing. Of all chronic diseases, the consequences of sudden loss of medical supplies are most serious for those with diabetes, with people living …

Optimal Timing of Vaccination: A Narrative Review of Integrating Strategies for COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Lower respiratory tract infections caused by SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cause a significant disease burden globally, despite the availability of effective vaccines. Certain populations, such as older adults (≥ 60 …

Multiorgan sequelae following non-COVID-19 respiratory infections: a review

Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide [ 1 ]. Defined as infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, ARIs can be caused by a variety of viral or bacterial pathogens [ 2 ]. ARIs can be …

Further Reading

Ensitrelvir in Hospitalized Patients with SARS-CoV-2 During the Omicron Epidemic: A Single-Center Observational Study

The Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) came with much higher transmissibility compared to previous variants, leading to rapid increases in case numbers globally [ 1 , 2 ]. It also poses a significant …

Ethanol Inhalation for Respiratory Infections due to Enveloped Viruses

Ethanol has demonstrated high efficacy in inactivating enveloped viruses in vitro and in vivo (in animal and human studies). The inhalation route has been a significant method of drug administration for respiratory disorders since ancient times.

Does timing matter? The role of health information shocks in measuring willingness to pay

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  • Original Paper

To quantify the value of non-marketed goods and services such as health care interventions, health economic evaluations often seek to elicit the maximum amount that individuals are willing to pay for them. This amount can then be used to estimate …

Efficacy of tocilizumab for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and high IL-6 levels: A randomized controlled trial

COVID-19-related pneumonia can trigger a hyperinflammatory response, marked by elevated levels of cytokines, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6). [ 1 , 2 ]. This so-called cytokine storm has been associated with worse clinical outcomes, including acute …