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Singapore’s frontliners left with unmet needs during COVID-19
Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Singapore suffer from several unmet needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including physical, safety, and self-actualization needs, according to a new study.
Singapore’s frontliners left with unmet needs during COVID-19
29 Jun 2022Reactive oxygen species from neutrophils tied to severe COVID-19, sepsis
In patients with severe COVID-19 or sepsis, high levels of neutrophils seem to be able to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which might contribute to disease pathology, a recent study has found.
Reactive oxygen species from neutrophils tied to severe COVID-19, sepsis
29 Jun 2022Fatigue persists as lung function improves months after COVID-19 hospitalization
COVID-19 patients remain on the recovery phase 6 months after hospital admission, with persistent fatigue but improving lung function and quality of life, according to a study.
Fatigue persists as lung function improves months after COVID-19 hospitalization
28 Jun 2022Antibody responses to COVID-19 vaccines in older people: Recent evidence & local data
Older adults have weaker antibody responses to two doses of COVID-19 vaccines [ie, mRNA-based BNT162b2 vaccine and inactivated CZ02 vaccine] vs younger individuals, but a booster dose mounts SARS-CoV-2 neutralization activities to a high level, according to data presented at AIM 2022.
Antibody responses to COVID-19 vaccines in older people: Recent evidence & local data
27 Jun 2022Comorbidities affect immune response to severe COVID-19
Immune signatures developed in response to severe COVID-19 appear to vary not only according to the principal disease but also with underlying comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart diseases, a new study has found.