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Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

09 Sep 2021 by

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, burnout has become prevalent among gastroenterologists in Southeast Asia, driven strongly by fears of getting infected and the stress of reduced income, according to a Singapore study presented at the recently concluded Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2021 (APDW 2021).

Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

09 Sep 2021

Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine significantly associated with increased risk of Bell’s palsy

09 Sep 2021 by

The first large-scale population-based study on the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines and Bell’s palsy finds a small increase in risk of developing the condition among recipients of the CZ02 (CoronaVac) inactivated vaccine.

Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine significantly associated with increased risk of Bell’s palsy

09 Sep 2021

Topotecan suppresses lethal SARS-CoV-2 inflammation

09 Sep 2021 by

Mount Sinai and University of Hong Kong (HKU) researchers find topotecan to be protective against hyperinflammation and death in preclinical models of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Topotecan suppresses lethal SARS-CoV-2 inflammation

09 Sep 2021

Age, income, education affect older adults’ tech use during COVID-19

07 Sep 2021

Among older adults, increasing age, low income, and low educational attainment are barriers to the uptake of new technologies amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a recent study has found.

Age, income, education affect older adults’ tech use during COVID-19

07 Sep 2021

Which factors predict death in children with severe dengue fever?

07 Sep 2021

Disease severity, hyperlactatemia at admission, need for multiple vasoactive drugs, and positive fluid balance are significantly associated with death in children with severe dengue infection admitted to paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), reports a study.

Which factors predict death in children with severe dengue fever?

07 Sep 2021

Age, degree of loss predict chemosensory recovery after COVID-19

07 Sep 2021

Chemosensory loss due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) seems to recover partially or substantially with time, a recent study has found. Recovery is affected by age and the degree of chemosensory loss.

Age, degree of loss predict chemosensory recovery after COVID-19

07 Sep 2021

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 driven by patients, rather than HCWs

06 Sep 2021 by

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 is more likely to be spread from other infected patients, rather than from healthcare workers, a study has shown.

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 driven by patients, rather than HCWs

06 Sep 2021

GI symptoms do not predict outcomes in adult COVID-19 patients

06 Sep 2021 by

The presence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms does not appear to significantly contribute to any clinical outcomes in adult patients admitted for COVID-19, reveals a retrospective study in the Philippines.

GI symptoms do not predict outcomes in adult COVID-19 patients

06 Sep 2021

Get vaccinated to prevent zoster recurrence, says study

05 Sep 2021

Individuals who have already experienced herpes zoster are advised to get vaccinated to avoid recurrence, suggests a study, which highlights the need for further research on immunogenicity and vaccine efficacy in this population.

Get vaccinated to prevent zoster recurrence, says study

05 Sep 2021

Biologic therapy does not heighten risk of skin, soft tissue infections

05 Sep 2021

Biologic agents do not appear to increase the risk of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), a study has found. Meanwhile, concomitant use of corticosteroids heightens such risk.

Biologic therapy does not heighten risk of skin, soft tissue infections

05 Sep 2021

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Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine significantly associated with increased risk of Bell’s palsy

Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine significantly associated with increased risk of Bell’s palsy

Topotecan suppresses lethal SARS-CoV-2 inflammation

Topotecan suppresses lethal SARS-CoV-2 inflammation

Age, income, education affect older adults’ tech use during COVID-19

Age, income, education affect older adults’ tech use during COVID-19

Which factors predict death in children with severe dengue fever?

Which factors predict death in children with severe dengue fever?

Age, degree of loss predict chemosensory recovery after COVID-19

Age, degree of loss predict chemosensory recovery after COVID-19

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 driven by patients, rather than HCWs

Hospital-acquired COVID-19 driven by patients, rather than HCWs

GI symptoms do not predict outcomes in adult COVID-19 patients

GI symptoms do not predict outcomes in adult COVID-19 patients

Get vaccinated to prevent zoster recurrence, says study

Get vaccinated to prevent zoster recurrence, says study

Biologic therapy does not heighten risk of skin, soft tissue infections

Biologic therapy does not heighten risk of skin, soft tissue infections