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CONCLUSIONS: The method could be used for the accurate calculation of the true CFR during a pandemic, instead of waiting until the end of the pandemic, whether the pandemic is under control or not. It could provide those involved in outbreak control

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BackgroundGreat efforts have been made to minimise spread and prevent outbreaks of COVID-19 in hospitals. However, there is uncertainty in identifying nosocomial vs community-acquired infections. To minimise risks and evaluate measures, timely data

Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are web-like structures made up of decondensed chromatin fibers along with neutrophil granular proteins that are extruded by neutrophils after activation or in response to foreign microorganisms. NETs have been

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Available COVID-19 vaccines are primarily based on SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S). Due to the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, other virus proteins with more conservancy, such as Membrane (M) protein, are desired for vaccine development. The

Zoonotic spillover of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to humans in December 2019 caused the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Serological monitoring is critical for detailed understanding of individual immune

CONCLUSION: This paper provides an update on the current status of CCDDs in Italy, which still shows considerable heterogeneity. The survey revealed a modest improvement in the functioning of CCDDs, although substantial efforts are still required to

CONCLUSION: The relationship of So2/FiO2 and diaphragm excursion measured by both right and left ultrasound could predict the need for mechanical ventilation of the patient with COVID-19 pneumonia in the emergency room and could constitute a valuable

Health care associated infections (HAI) are a substantial problem in contemporary health care. With an estimated annual US cost of 147 billion dollars, HAIs represent avoidable adverse events, the consequence of which are increased health care costs