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SARS-CoV-2, a plus-sense single-stranded RNA virus, is the etiologic agent of COVID-19. After an incubation period, which typically lasts for 5-6 days, COVID-19 patients present with a mild illness that lasts for a few days. Common symptoms are reminiscent of the flu, and include fever, dry cough
Study design: A placebo-controlled adaptive multi-center randomized controlled trial.
Study population: High risk HCW with direct patient contacts, defined as physician assistants, respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians or other HCWs working at emergency rooms, ICUs and in locations within
Hypothesis:
A "high-intensity" smoking cessation intervention is superior in leading to permanent (>12 months) smoking cessation in active smokers with COPD than does a standard, guideline-based municipal smoking cessation intervention.
Secondary hypothesis: The progression of COPD will be reduced
Pulmonary Disorders, including both COPD & Restrictive Lung Disease (RLD) are often treated by limiting exposure to poor air quality, but there is no cure at this time. Most commonly, the patients are treated upon exacerbations, usually with some combination of inhalers, steroids, and medications
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of childhood illness which attack the lower respiratory tract and develop bronchitis and pneumonia. Approximately 70% of infants are infected with RSV during their first year of life, and almost all children are infected at least
E-cigarette use is increasing rapidly in the United States, especially amongst youth, underscoring the vital need to improve understanding of its health risks. Relevant data could inform policy, guide public health and clinical intervention efforts, and inform individuals who might use or who are
Objectives / Specific Aims
Normal aging is characterized by changes in the immune system that result in increased susceptibility to infections, poor response to new vaccine antigens, loss of protection offered by previous vaccinations and decreased immune surveillance. Despite the chronic
The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the use of next generation rib orthosis belts (such as the RibFx) can improve patient outcomes following traumatic rib fractures within our population, whether it be by improving pain control, decreased respiratory complications, or increased patient
The United States constitutes <5% of the world's population but over 80% of the opioid supply and 99% of the hydrocodone supply. In 2014, there were 18,893 deaths from prescription drug overdose, and orthopaedic surgeons are the third highest prescribing physicians for opioids. Surgeons often
Among the Gulf Countries Collaboration Council (GCCC) states, HNC account for 11.5 per 100,000 population. The incidence of HNC in Kuwait is 3.8 per 100,000 population. This, as an example, accounts for about 12.7% of all cancer cases during the period from 1993 to 1999.
Rationale of Immunotherapy
A recent paper by Kim et al prospectively investigated opioid utilization after upper extremity surgery. This study (n=1,416) showed an opioid utilization rate of just 34%, taking an average 8.1 pills out of 24 prescribed. Patients age 30-39, those having joint procedures, upper extremity/shoulder
The current study is a part of the TackSHS project and will be conducted in three selected European countries, coordinated by Prof Luke Clancy, Director General of TobaccoFree Research Institute (Dublin, Ireland).
Background: Respiratory disease causes an important worldwide health burden. It was
COPD is often treated by limiting exposure to poor air quality, but there is no cure at this time. Attempted therapy include smoking cessation, vaccinations, respiratory rehabilitation, and attempts of use of bronchodilators and steroids. Many resort to supplemental oxygen therapy, lung
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an illness with high morbidity and mortality in our society with a prevalence of about 10% of the population. Smoking represents the main risk factor for development of COPD having been associated with a greater decrease in lung capacity and increased