Why Mass Screening for COVID-19 With Infrared Thermometers Has Failed
William F Wright, MD, and Philip A Mackowiak, MD, discuss the difficulties of utilizing noncontact infrared thermometers for the mass screening of COVID-19 infections.
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Inequities Likely to Blame for Racial Disparities of COVID-19
Further research is needed to identify possible interventions that may mitigate the racial disparities seen in COVID-19.
Rapid Decay of IgA and IgM Following COVID-19 Infection
Study authors measured the levels of immunoglobulin M, IgG, and IgA in healthcare workers, and observed fast decay of 2 antibodies which has implications for further seroprevalence studies.
Post-COVID-19 Recovery, Patients May Still Carry SARS-CoV-2 RNA
Investigators retested RT-PCR positive nasal/oropharyngeal swab samples from recovered COVID-19 patients with prior negative results to assess the presence of replicative SARS-CoV-2 RNA.
For Some Americans, the COVID-19 Pandemic Shifted Perceptions About Poverty
The researchers tested whether the COVID-19 pandemic has altered beliefs about the extent to which poverty is caused by external forces and internal dispositions and support for economic inequality.
Microglial Activity During the Hyperacute Phase of Ischemic Stroke
Calcium activity was detected in microglia calcium during the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke.
Appropriateness of Elective PCI Not Found to Be Associated With 90-Day Outcomes
No association was observed between elective PCI appropriateness and 90-day outcomes.
Stress and Anxiety Related With the COVID-19 Pandemic Contributes to a Negative Body Image
Does the stress and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic also extend to body image outcomes?
Underutilization of Influenza Vaccination in Populations at High-Risk for Complications
Influenza vaccinations were found to be underutilized among groups who are considered to be at high risk for complications from infection.
Neurological and Psychiatric Complications Observed in Patients With SARS-CoV-2
A third of patients presented with an altered mental state, including 9 patients with unspecified encephalopathy, 7 with encephalitis, and 23 fulfilling the clinical definition for psychiatric diagnoses.
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