Article
Business
Eun-Jung Ko, A-Hyun Kim, Sang-Soo Kim
Summary: This study explores the use of smart work from the perspectives of appropriation and structuration, finding that both structural and individual factors can accelerate smart-work use, leading to improved task performance and job satisfaction. The comprehensive approach of analyzing both structural and individual dimensions of smart work appropriation yields important implications for research and practice.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Martin Hoenigl, Daniela Abramovitz, Ricardo E. Flores Ortega, Natasha K. Martin, Nancy Reau
Summary: HCV testing and treatment dropped by more than 30% in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and although HCV testing increased again later in 2020, HCV treatment rates did not recover.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenjie Wu, Shuangkun Zhang, Zhanpeng Wu, Sichen Qin, Fanzhu Li, Tianfu Song, Xia Cao, Zhong Lin Wang, Liqun Zhang
Summary: Although dielectric elastomer (DE) with substantial actuated strain (AS) has been studied for 20 years, its scientific understanding remains unclear. Contrary to the most accepted theory, experimental results show no relationship between theoretical AS and actual AS, leading to the proposal of a new cross-scale model for explaining the AS of DE.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Edison J. Cano, Xavier Fonseca Fuentes, Cristina Corsini Campioli, John C. O'Horo, Omar Abu Saleh, Yewande Odeyemi, Hemang Yadav, Zelalem Temesgen
Summary: A systematic review of literature on corticosteroids and COVID-19 found evidence of mortality benefit in severely ill COVID-19 patients treated with corticosteroids. However, there were no significant differences in outcomes between high-dose and low-dose corticosteroid regimens. Low-dose corticosteroids do not appear to significantly impact the duration of SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding based on emerging evidence. Further high-quality clinical trials are needed to determine the most beneficial timing and dosing for corticosteroids in the rapidly evolving global pandemic.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Mohamed Abbas, Abdullah Alsabaani, Amjad Alqarni, Hussain M. Almohiy, Entisar Alsawqaee, Raghad Alshahrani, Shahd Alshahrani
Summary: Heart attacks, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy are all linked to COVID-19, which has been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The interrupted blood pumping function and inflammation in the heart muscle caused by the virus can lead to chronic systolic heart failure and stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Understanding the effects of coronavirus on the cardiovascular system is crucial.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Julius July, Raymond Pranata
Summary: This study found that dementia was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients, and this association was influenced by age and comorbidities.
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Gabriela Rocha-Gomes, Olga D. Flecha, Tamires S. Miranda, Poliana M. Duarte, Luciana M. Shaddox, Endi L. Galvao, Patricia F. Goncalves
Summary: Private practice periodontists were less likely to be significantly impacted by the pandemic, while the financial impact was associated with a perceived severe impact. Professionals who enhanced their hand-washing routine were more likely to be affected by the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Sarah J. Nyante, Thad S. Benefield, Cherie M. Kuzmiak, Kathryn Earnhardt, Michael Pritchard, Louise M. Henderson
Summary: Pandemic-related decreases in breast examinations gradually improved over time, with fewer exams than expected initially. Women receiving breast care during the pandemic had higher predicted breast cancer risk and were more likely to lack insurance compared to before the pandemic. Further long-term studies are needed to understand the impact of these trends on breast cancer disparities.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tumader Khouja, Kannop Mitsantisuk, Mina Tadrous, Katie J. Suda
Summary: This study analyzed global antimicrobial consumption data and found that prior to the pandemic, antimicrobial consumption showed a decreasing trend worldwide, with greater decline in developed countries than in developing countries. During the pandemic, there was an initial increase followed by a decrease in antimicrobial consumption. The findings suggest the importance of implementing antimicrobial resistance plans during health crises.
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Joshua Adam Thompson, Joshua E. Lubek, Neha Amin, Reju Joy, Donita Dyalram, Robert A. Ord, Rodney J. Taylor, Jeffrey S. Wolf, Ranee Mehra, Kevin J. Cullen, Jason K. Molitoris, Matthew Witek, John C. Papadimitriou, Robert E. Morales, Kyle M. Hatten
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on head and neck oncologic care. Results showed a decrease in treatment modifications, outpatient visits, and procedural volume during the pandemic period.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Subramanian Boopathi, Adolfo B. Poma, Ponmalai Kolandaivel
Summary: The world has faced several infectious disease outbreaks in the past two decades, with the novel coronavirus 2019 having a significant global impact. With millions infected and thousands dead, only a few Asian countries have managed to control the disease, but a second wave of infections is expected. Predicting inhibitors and targets for COVID-19 is urgent, with computer-aided drug design playing a crucial role in this process.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Shalie Malik, James Stokes, Upender Manne, Rajesh Singh, Manoj K. Mishra
Summary: The circadian clock plays a crucial role in the daily rhythm of human biochemical, physiological, and behavioral functions. Disruptions in circadian rhythms can lead to various diseases, including cancer. Despite gaps in knowledge, understanding the mechanistic relationship between circadian disruption and increased cancer risk is essential.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Seyed Ashkan Zarghami
Summary: This study conducts a cluster analysis to categorize businesses into three vulnerable clusters based on industry-specific vulnerability indicators in the economy of Australia, addressing the disproportionate impacts of the pandemic on different business sectors. By identifying vulnerability characteristics, the article suggests factors contributing to business resilience in each cluster and proposes a validation method for clustering results. The taxonomy of vulnerabilities presented in the study could assist business leaders and government officials in building more resilient businesses to crises.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chenglong Li, Xiaocan Liu, Na Li, Fan Yang, Mingxue Zheng, Yilin Li, Jun Zhang
Summary: During the COVID-19 epidemic, a significant proportion of posts related to toothache highlighted the impact of the pandemic on dental treatment for toothache patients, with some patients expressing fear of seeing dentists or being unable to access dental clinics due to closures.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Claudia Del Vecchio, Bethan Cracknell Daniels, Giuseppina Brancaccio, Alessandra Rosalba Brazzale, Enrico Lavezzo, Constanze Ciavarella, Francesco Onelia, Elisa Franchin, Laura Manuto, Federico Bianca, Vito Cianci, Anna Maria Cattelan, Ilaria Dorigatti, Stefano Toppo, Andrea Crisanti
Summary: Antigen tests are widely used for COVID-19 population testing, but they have limitations in detecting variant strains of the virus. Molecular testing should be retained alongside antigen testing for surveillance purposes to improve detection accuracy.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
