The role of self-reported olfactory and gustatory dysfunction as a screening criterion for suspected COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-05999-5
Abstract: We read with interest the paper written by Lechien et al. [1] describing a multi-centre cohort of COVID-19 patients, in which 85.6% had olfactory or taste disorders (OTD). If the association between COVID-19 and OTD… read more here.
Keywords: screening criterion; covid; otd; suspected covid ... See more keywords
Acquired COVID-19 infection in the Emergency Department after its reorganization during the pandemic: single center prospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11739-020-02549-z
Abstract: Despite strict infection control efforts, hospital-acquired coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported [1–3]. The Emergency Department (ED), which serves as a gatekeeper for hospitals, is expected to be the most exposed area to COVID-19 and… read more here.
Keywords: covid area; study; area; emergency ... See more keywords
41 Health Insurance and Duration of Symptoms Prior to Emergency Department Visit: An Analysis of 19,850 Patients With Suspected COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.07.042
Abstract: Study Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized disparities in health outcomes across social and economic strata. The mechanisms of this relationship are poorly understood, but the length of time patients exhibit symptoms prior to getting… read more here.
Keywords: symptoms prior; presentation; insurance; duration ... See more keywords
101 Potential Solutions For Screening, Triage, And Severity Scoring Of Suspected COVID-19 Positive Patients In Low-Resource Settings: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.07.103
Abstract: Study Objectives: Purposefully designed and validated screening, triage, and severity scoring tools are needed to reduce mortality of COVID-19 in low-resource settings (LRS). This review aimed to identify currently proposed and/or implemented methods of screening,… read more here.
Keywords: triage severity; severity; suspected covid; screening triage ... See more keywords
Association between overcrowded households, multigenerational households, and COVID-19: a cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.07.039
Abstract: Introduction The role of overcrowded and multigenerational households as a risk factor for COVID-19 remains unmeasured. The objective of this study is to examine and quantify the association between overcrowded and multigenerational households, and COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: multigenerational households; association overcrowded; study; households covid ... See more keywords
Febuxostat therapy in outpatients with suspected COVID‐19: A clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13600
Abstract: The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of febuxostat (FBX) in comparison with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on clinical symptoms, laboratory tests and chest CT findings in outpatients with moderate symptoms of COVID‐19… read more here.
Keywords: clinical trial; trial; febuxostat therapy; suspected covid ... See more keywords
Gastrointestinal: Bowel ischemia in a suspected coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) patient
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15094
Abstract: A 70-year-old male was admitted to our hospital for abdominal pain, nausea, fever, pharyngodinia, and cough for 3 days. His oxygen saturation was 95% and body temperature 37.5°C. Moreover, diffuse abdominal tenderness and positive Blumberg… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; disease; covid; suspected covid ... See more keywords
Chilblain‐like lesions in children following suspected COVID‐19 infection
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DOI: 10.1111/pde.14210
Abstract: During the COVID‐19 pandemic, chilblain‐like lesions have been reported in mildly symptomatic children and adolescents. We present four children investigated for suspected COVID‐19 infection who presented with acral skin findings and mild systemic symptoms. Histology… read more here.
Keywords: like lesions; covid infection; suspected covid; chilblain like ... See more keywords
The role of community pharmacies in early detection of suspected COVID-19 cases in 2020: lessons from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009928
Abstract: Tanzania reported its first COVID-19 case on 16 March 2020. We conducted event-based surveillance of COVID-19 suspect cases among pharmacy clients presenting with respiratory symptoms and influenza-like illness to increase early and rapid detection of… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; community; covid; suspected covid ... See more keywords
Initial characteristics and course of disease in patients with suspected COVID-19 managed in general practice: a prospective, multicentre cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068424
Abstract: Objectives To describe and compare the initial clinical characteristics of a cohort of patients with suspected COVID-19 managed by general practitioners (GPs); to assess whether 3-month persistent symptoms were more frequent among confirmed cases than… read more here.
Keywords: persistent symptoms; suspected covid; cohort; patients suspected ... See more keywords
External validation of triage tools for adults with suspected COVID-19 in a middle-income setting: an observational cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2022-212827
Abstract: Background Tools proposed to triage ED acuity in suspected COVID-19 were derived and validated in higher income settings during early waves of the pandemic. We estimated the accuracy of seven risk-stratification tools recommended to predict… read more here.
Keywords: triage; suspected covid; observational cohort; cohort study ... See more keywords