AbstractThe ethical allocation of scarce medical resources has received significant attention, yet a key question remains unaddressed: how should scarce, divisible resources be allocated? We present a case from the COVID-19 pandemic in which scarce
CONCLUSION: In patients with suspected or lab-confirmed COVID-19 in moderate to severe respiratory distress who failed GOT and were started on HFNC, it was noted that the intubation rate decreased from an assumed rate of 100% to 19% at 12 hours from
Tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) is a member of the JAK family of nonreceptor-associated tyrosine kinases together with highly homologous JAK1, JAK2, and JAK3 paralogues. Overexpression of TYK2 is associated with several inflammatory diseases, including
Being homebound is a phenomenon of confining older adults to their homes owing to health, social, and psychological factors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were requested to refrain from going out to prevent infection. Consequently, the
CONCLUSIONS: Career duration, perceived social support, online help-seeking intention, and social media exposure could be key factors influencing help-seeking preferences among Chinese nurses exposed to public emergencies. It is necessary to
CONCLUSIONS: Interviewed participants perceived that the dedicated nurse-led outreach service improved their access to care and health outcomes. In the absence of dedicated provisions, mainstream healthcare should ensure flexible processes and
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This economic analysis emphasizes the importance of continuing secondary skin cancer prevention measures during pandemics. Beyond the personal outcomes of a delayed melanoma diagnosis, the additional economic and public
While vaccines are pivotal in combating COVID-19, concerns about side effects and complex procedures have hindered complete vaccination. Prior studies suggest that individuals defaulted to opt-out exhibit higher COVID-19 vaccination rates compared to