Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Oppenauer, Juliane Burghardt, Elmar Kaiser, Friedrich Riffer, Manuel Sprung
Summary: Patients with psychological disorders experienced higher levels of psychological distress and financial burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, attributing most of their distress to the pandemic and requiring more psychological treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joshua Breslau, Elizabeth A. Roth, Matthew D. Baird, Katherine G. Carman, Rebecca L. Collins
Summary: The elevated risk for SPD during the COVID-19 pandemic is related to multiple psychological and social pathways that are likely to interact over the life course. Policies and interventions should prioritize individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions and persistent unemployment.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Stephanie Schrempft, Nick Pullen, Helene Baysson, Ania Wisniak, Maria-Eugenia Zaballa, Francesco Pennacchio, Peter Vollenweider, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Martin Preisig, Idris Guessous, Silvia Stringhini
Summary: This study examines the prevalence and predictors of psychological distress during and after the COVID-19 pandemic wave in Switzerland in 2021. The results show that the prevalence of psychological distress after the pandemic wave is comparable to pre-pandemic levels, and anxiety and depression were highest at the start of the wave and declined with the relaxation of measures. Predictors of psychological distress include younger age, female gender, single parenting, unemployment, changes in employment status, perceived severity and contagiousness of COVID-19, and self-reported post COVID-19 symptoms. These findings emphasize the need for additional mental health support during times of stricter government policies related to COVID-19, while also suggesting that individuals can adapt relatively quickly to the changing context.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johannes Massell, Roselind Lieb, Andrea Meyer, Eric Mayor
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with poor mental health. This study analyzed Twitter timelines to explore the fluctuations of psychological states during the pandemic. It found that levels of sadness, anxiety, anger, and concerns about home and health increased significantly during the first lockdown periods in both London and New York. While most constructs decreased after the initial spike, negative emotions remained elevated throughout 2020 compared to the year prior.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Florencia Borrescio-Higa, Federico Droller, Patricio Valenzuela
Summary: This study examines the impact of financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and psychological well-being. The findings indicate that unemployment and income loss are significantly associated with a range of financial problems, which in turn lead to poor well-being, mental health deterioration, and sleep problems. The study highlights the need for expanding mental health assistance services and implementing policies aimed at improving financial education to alleviate the psychological burden of debt.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Badrah S. Alghamdi, Yasser Alatawi, Fahad S. Alshehri, Haythum O. Tayeb, Hanin AboTaleb, Amal Binsalman
Summary: This study investigates the effects of strict national regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among Saudi residents. The results indicate that the COVID-19 outbreak has led to psychological distress, with healthcare workers experiencing higher levels of stress. Variables such as age, gender, and history of contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases are significantly associated with higher psychological distress scores. Urgent public health interventions are needed to disseminate sufficient and targeted health information in order to mitigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Yuchen Li, Yue Wang, Jingwen Jiang, Unnur A. Valdimarsdottir, Katja Fall, Fang Fang, Huan Song, Donghao Lu, Wei Zhang
Summary: The study found that psychological distress and symptoms of acute stress reaction related to COVID-19 are common among health professional students. Internet addiction, childhood adversity, and stressful life events were associated with increased risks of distress and ASR, while good family functioning was associated with decreased risks. It is suggested that extended family and professional support should be provided to vulnerable individuals during these unprecedented times.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Martha Frias-Armenta, Nadia Sarai Corral-Frias, Victor Corral-Verdugo, Marc Yancy Lucas
Summary: In the early stages of the pandemic in Mexico, most participants adopted limited social distancing or other precautionary behaviors against COVID-19. There was no direct association between precautionary behaviors and the presence of COVID-19 symptoms, but precautionary behaviors were more prevalent among those with higher empathy and general health behaviors. Additionally, impulsivity showed a negative direct effect on general health behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Ahmad Rifai, Wan-Ching Wu, Yu-Wen Tang, Mei-Yun Lu, Pei-Jen Chiu, Carol Strong, Chung-Ying Lin, Po-Lin Chen, Wen-Chien Ko, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused psychological distress among healthcare workers (HCWs), and this study investigated the association between psychological distress and adverse events (AEs), as well as the determinants of protective behaviors in Taiwanese HCWs. The results showed that depression, distress, and anger were significantly associated with physical AEs, while suicidal thoughts were related to systemic AEs after COVID-19 vaccination. Older age and female gender were associated with more engagement in preventive behaviors, and suicidal thoughts were related to the occurrence of systemic AEs among HCWs. Doctors performed better at preventive behaviors compared to nurses and other HCWs, and HCWs experiencing anxiety and nervousness tended to avoid crowds.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lu Xia, Yajun Yan, Daxing Wu
Summary: This study focused on exploring the prevalence and predictive factors of posttraumatic stress and psychological distress in nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results showed that insomnia, high panic intensity, and high impact of the pandemic were risk predictors, while adequate exercise and high-quality diet were protective factors against posttraumatic stress and psychological distress. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring the mental health of nurses and increasing protective factors to prevent adverse psychological outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ma Teresa Tuason, C. Dominik Guss, Lauren Boyd
Summary: The study found that during the lockdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, biological, psychological, and socio-economic factors significantly impacted people's psychological well-being, explaining 53% of the variance. Social loneliness and sense of agency were the most important predictors of psychological well-being. Individuals with high psychological well-being tended to use more intentional coping strategies, while those with low psychological well-being tended to use more passive coping strategies.
Article
Pediatrics
Ali A. Asadi-Pooya, Meshkat Nemati, Hamid Nemati
Summary: This study aimed to describe the long-term outcome of children hospitalized for COVID-19 and found that persistent symptoms of long-COVID were infrequent, and most symptoms resolved with time.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leila Hasimi, Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Shahla Assadi Hovyzian, Ali Ahmadi
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the level of psychological distress and the predictive role of Sense of Coherence (SOC) and resilience in nursing students. The results showed that low SOC and resilience were associated with psychological distress. Therefore, interventions such as stress management skills training, teaching positive coping methods, and enhancing self-management skills are necessary to improve the level of resilience and SOC in nursing students.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eszter Eniko Marschalko, Ibolya Kotta, Kinga Kalcza-Janosi, Kinga Szabo, Susana Jancso-Farcas
Summary: Age-related differences were found in COVID-19 prevention behavior among women, with different generations being influenced by various factors in their preventive actions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Margaret McGowan, Siew Lim, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Cheryce L. Harrison, Joanne Enticott, Helena Teede, Stephanie Cowan, Lisa J. Moran
Summary: This study investigated the impact of 2020 COVID-19 restrictions on weight, physical activity, diet, and psychological distress for Australians with PCOS. The results showed that individuals with PCOS gained more weight, were less likely to meet physical activity recommendations, and had higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages compared to those without PCOS, but there were no differences in psychological distress.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Loredana Carobene, Donatella Spina, Maria Giulia Disanto, Claudio Micheletto, Maria Antonietta Mazzei, Piero Paladini, Claudia Ghiribelli, Elena Bargagli, Paola Rottoli
Summary: The association between lung cancer and ILD, particularly in patients with pulmonary fibrosis, highlights the close link between oncogenic mechanisms and fibrotic and inflammatory processes. Adenocarcinoma is the most common histological subtype of lung cancer, with poor survival outcomes for patients with DLCO% < 38%.
INTERNAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maddalena Cordioli, Massimo Mirandola, Lorenzo Gios, Sebastiano Gaspari, Maria Carelli, Virginia Lotti, Angela Sandri, Caterina Vicentini, Davide Gibellini, Elena Carrara, Evelina Tacconelli
Summary: This study aimed to assess potential biases in estimating infection prevalence among healthcare workers using different diagnostic criteria. A multi-site cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,367 Italian healthcare workers, and the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection was assessed using three diagnostic criteria. The study found that the prevalence varied according to the criterion used.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Correction
Medicine, General & Internal
Loredana Carobene, Donatella Spina, Maria Giulia Disanto, Claudio Micheletto, Maria Antonietta Mazzei, Piero Paladini, Claudia Ghiribelli, Elena Bargagli, Paola Rottoli
INTERNAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Respiratory System
Gianenrico Senna, Claudio Micheletto, Giorgio Piacentini, Michele Schiappoli, Giampiero Girolomoni, Giovanna Sala, Elisa Gaia Allievi, Annalisa Stassaldi
Summary: A multidisciplinary approach is crucial in the management of type 2 inflammatory diseases to improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse events.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elda Righi, Lorenza Lambertenghi, Anna Gorska, Concetta Sciammarella, Federico Ivaldi, Massimo Mirandola, Assunta Sartor, Evelina Tacconelli
Summary: This study found that COVID-19 patients receiving antibiotic treatment may shift the gut microbiome composition towards opportunistic bacteria (OBs), particularly Enterococcus. The treatment-induced dysbiosis may impact infections and long-term consequences, providing important clues to the role of gut homeostasis in COVID-19 recovery.
Article
Biology
Fulvia Mazzaferri, Massimo Mirandola, Alessia Savoldi, Pasquale De Nardo, Matteo Morra, Maela Tebon, Maddalena Armellini, Giulia De Luca, Lucrezia Calandrino, Lolita Sasset, Denise D'Elia, Emanuela Sozio, Elisa Danese, Davide Gibellini, Isabella Monne, Giovanna Scroccaro, Nicola Magrini, Annamaria Cattelan, Carlo Tascini, Evelina Tacconelli
Summary: This study compared the clinical efficacy of different monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against Omicron variant of concern (VOC). The results showed that early treatment with sotrovimab reduced the time to recovery, while casirivimab/imdevimab may help prevent COVID-19 progression. However, the generalizability of the results is limited due to the early discontinuation of the trial.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Elda Righi, Luigia Scudeller, Massimo Mirandola, Alessandro Visentin, Nico T. Mutters, Marco Meroi, Anna Schwabe, Anna Erbogasto, Gianluca Vantini, Elizabeth L. A. Cross, Maddalena Giannella, Xavier Guirao, Evelina Tacconelli
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis and found that patients colonised with extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (ESCR-E) before surgery are more likely to develop postoperative infections. Preoperative screening for ESCR-E in adult inpatients may help reduce the incidence of surgical site infections.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Angela Sandri, Maria Carelli, Alessandro Visentin, Alessia Savoldi, Gelinda De Grandi, Massimo Mirandola, Maria M. Lleo, Caterina Signoretto, Maddalena Cordioli
Summary: This study aims to explore mutations associated with Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) antibiotic resistance and investigate their relationship with microbiological clearance among MSM patients. The results show that mutations in the 23S rRNA gene are associated with azithromycin treatment failure, while mutations in the parC gene do not necessarily result in phenotypic resistance to moxifloxacin. This emphasizes the importance of resistance testing to guide treatment and reduce antibiotic pressure on MG strains.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Anna Maria Azzini, Lorenzo Maria Canziani, Ruth Joanna Davis, Massimo Mirandola, Michael Hoelscher, Laurence Meyer, Cedric Laouenan, Maddalena Giannella, Jesus Rodriguez-Bano, Paolo Boffetta, Dana Mates, Surbhi Malhotra-Kumar, Gabriella Scipione, Caroline Stellmach, Eugenia Rinaldi, Jan Hasenauer, Evelina Tacconelli
Summary: The ORCHESTRA project, funded by the EU, aims to advance knowledge on preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and managing COVID-19 through a collaborative approach. The early results highlight the strengths of international cohort studies and provide valuable insights into vaccination strategies for hematologic cancer patients, solid organ transplant recipients, and the protective effects of vaccination on severe COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 conditions. This data can support the development of effective public health vaccination policies.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Luca Pecoraro, Elena Ferron, Martina Solfa, Massimo Mirandola, Silvana Lauriola, Giorgio Piacentini, Angelo Pietrobelli
Summary: This study investigates the associations between anthropometric and laboratory data in children with Down syndrome (DS). The results show a high prevalence of obesity, dyslipidemia, and altered liver enzymes in children with DS. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring obesity and considering liver function testing and lipid profiles in children with DS.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sonia Dias, Ana Gama, Nigel Sherriff, Lorenzo Gios, Wim Vanden Berghe, Cinta Folch, Ulrich Marcus, Danica Valkovicova Stanekova, Michal Pawlega, Saulius Caplinskas, Emilia Naseva, Irena Klavs, Inga Velicko, Massimo Mirandola, Christiana Nostlinger
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation of a bio-behavioural HIV research in 13 European cities and found successful overall implementation, but challenges in conducting bio-behavioural research in gay venues. Facilitators included formative research, collaboration with community gay venues, and offering HIV prevention.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)