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Biochemical Research Methods
Istvan Z. Reguly, David Csercsik, Janos Juhasz, Kalman Tornai, Zsofia Bujtar, Gergely Horvath, Bence Keoemley-Horvath, Tamas Kos, Gyoergy Cserey, Kristof Ivan, Sandor Pongor, Gabor Szederkenyi, Gergely Roest, Attila Csikasz-Nagy
Summary: Pandemic management requires reliable and efficient dynamical simulation to predict and control disease spreading. Vaccination strategies prioritising occupational risk groups can minimize infections, while prioritising vulnerable groups can minimize mortality. Intensive vaccination and non-pharmaceutical interventions can significantly suppress the spread of the virus.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Li Li, Michael Shengtao Wu, Junxiu Tao, Weijun Wang, Jing He, Ru Liu, Juan Guo, Yun Chen, Kejian Li, Shilong Li, Bo Qi, Buxin Han
Summary: Among discharged COVID-19 patients, women, middle-aged and elderly individuals, as well as those with underlying diseases, are more prone to mental health issues such as insomnia, depression, and anxiety. However, with the transition from centralized quarantine to home isolation, all mental symptoms showed significant improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Morgan Maner, Katherine LeMasters, Jennifer Lao, Mariah Cowell, Kathryn Nowotny, David Cloud, Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein
Summary: The study found that there are variations in the definitions of quarantine within the US prison systems, with most states not aligning with all CDC recommendations. Only a few states provide quarantine data, highlighting the need for standardization of definitions and transparency in data reporting to better understand the effectiveness of quarantine practices in mitigating COVID-19 outbreaks in carceral settings.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria M. Martignoni, Josh Renault, Joseph Baafi, Amy Hurford
Summary: Contact tracing is crucial in managing COVID-19. It requires quarantining contacts of infected individuals to slow down or prevent community spread. Contact tracing is particularly effective when infections are quickly detected, contacts are traced with a high probability, there are few initial cases, and social distancing and border restrictions are in place. Investing in testing programs has a greater impact on controlling outbreaks than increasing contact tracing capacity. The effectiveness of quarantine decreases with increasing proportion of immune individuals and increases in the presence of more transmissible variants.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
N. L. Barreiro, T. Govezensky, P. G. Bolcatto, R. A. Barrio
Summary: Research on the dynamic evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic in Argentina reveals challenges in applying standard compartment models, but extending existing models can provide more accurate descriptions of the spread of the pandemic. The model is sensitive to two key parameters - the time between contagious and isolation of infected individuals, and the ratio of isolated individuals to total infected individuals. The model not only replicates real data, but also predicts the arrival of a second wave before the first wave dissipates.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ye Minn Htun, Kyaw Thiha, Aung Aung, Nay Myo Aung, Thet Wai Oo, Pyae Sone Win, Nay Hein Sint, Kaung Myat Naing, Aung Khant Min, Kyaw Myo Tun, Kyaw Hlaing
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted society, leading to a high prevalence of depressive symptoms among patients at the treatment center. Factors such as age, household size, income, and infection to family members were found to be significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Recommendations for mental health services in a pandemic situation include psychosocial support, psychoeducation, social contact enhancement, and reliable information sources related to COVID-19.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yinpei Guo, Bo Li, Tonghua Duan, Nan Yao, Han Wang, Yixue Yang, Shoumeng Yan, Mengzi Sun, Ling Wang, Yan Yao, Yuchen Sun, Jiwei Jia, Siyu Liu
Summary: This study explored the roles of epidemic-spread-related behaviors, vaccination status, and weather factors during the COVID-19 epidemic in 50 U.S. states. The study found that the rate of people staying at home and the vaccination dose per capita were negatively correlated with the daily incidence rate, while the number of long-distance trips was positively correlated. Weather also had a certain negative effect on the epidemic spread. The vaccination dose per capita was the most significant factor, especially for epidemics dominated by the Omicron variant.
Article
Biology
Peter Ashcroft, Sonja Lehtinen, Daniel C. Angst, Nicola Low, Sebastian Bonhoeffer
Summary: This study quantifies the impact of quarantine duration on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by considering factors such as incubation period, infectivity, and generation time. The findings suggest that quarantine strategies based on a test-and-release protocol perform almost as well as a 10-day quarantine in terms of epidemiological effectiveness, with fewer person-days spent in quarantine.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yang Liu, Yan-Hua Chai, Yi-Fan Wu, Yu-Wei Zhang, Ling Wang, Ling Yang, Yi-Han Shi, Le-Le Wang, Li-Sha Zhang, Yan Chen, Rui Fan, Yu-Hua Wen, Heng Yang, Li Li, Yi-Han Liu, Hui-Zhen Zheng, Ji-Jin Jiang, Hao Qian, Ru-Jia Tao, Ye-Chang Qian, Ling-Wei Wang, Rong-Chang Chen, Jin-Fu Xu, Chen Wang
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential risk factors for family transmission of COVID-19 and provide precautionary guidelines. A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Shanghai, collecting epidemiological data and determining risk factors for family transmission. The results showed that positive 2019-nCov antigen tests, symptom development, and direct contact exposure were independent risk factors for COVID-19 transmission among cohabitants. Avoiding direct contact and residential disinfection could reduce the risk of infection among cohabitants.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Snehil Dixit, Audrey Borghi-Silva, Kumar Gular, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi, Ivana Leao Ribeiro, Jaya Shanker Tedla, Srilatha Girish
Summary: Patients with cardiorespiratory problems often suffer from systemic inflammation. This review aims to understand the effectiveness of exercise training on the immune system in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation and its implications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that moderate-intensity exercise can boost the immune system, have anti-inflammatory effects, and improve overall well-being in patients with cardiorespiratory diseases. Individuals with an active lifestyle show better pathogen immune response compared to sedentary individuals.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Filipe Andre Gonzalez, Miguel Angelo-Dias, Catarina Martins, Rui Gomes, Jacobo Bacariza, Antero Fernandes, Luis Miguel Borrego
Summary: The study suggests an association between immunological traits and cardiac dysfunction in severe COVID-19 patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrey Gerasimov, Georgy Lebedev, Mikhail Lebedev, Irina Semenycheva
Summary: The mathematical model describes the dynamics of the COVID-19 epidemic, considering population heterogeneity and predicting that anti-epidemic measures decrease the basic reproductive number without developing sufficient collective immunity, posing a risk of a second wave. Recent developments suggest a high likelihood of epidemic resurgence after quarantine measures are lifted.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefano Martini, Luca Magistrelli, Francesca Vignaroli, Federico Colombatto, Cristoforo Comi, Marco Cosentino
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Parkinson's disease patients during and after the lockdown period. The results show a significant and durable worsening in various aspects of daily life, influenced by impaired access to health services and limited clinical support. These findings highlight the importance of considering the broader effects of the pandemic on patients' well-being.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nathalie Barth, Jessica Guyot, Sarah Anne Fraser, Martine Lagace, Stephane Adam, Pauline Gouttefarde, Luc Goethals, Lauren Bechard, Bienvenu Bongue, Herve Fundenberger, Thomas Celarier
Summary: The study found that older adults in France experienced more ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic, including hostile and benevolent ageism from their families. Despite reports of discrimination from others, some older adults also identified positive signs of intergenerational solidarity during this crisis.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Zeno Fiocco, Justin Gabriel Schlager, Benjamin Kendziora, Leilah Patzak, Sophie Kupf, Lars Einar French, Daniela Hartmann
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives and healthcare of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), including delayed and cancelled hospitalizations, reduced doctor visits, and decreased quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2022)