PubMed COVID-19 Clinical Care
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COVID-19 Knowledge and Prevention Behaviors in Rural Zambia: A Qualitative Application of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model
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In early 2020, the Zambian Ministry of Health instituted prevention guidelines to limit spread of COVID-19. We assessed community knowledge, motivations, behavioral skills, and perceived community adherence to prevention behaviors (i.e., hand hygiene
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of peptidomimetic benzothiazolyl ketones as 3CLpro inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2
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A series of peptidomimetic compounds containing benzothiazolyl ketone and [2.2.1] azabicyclic ring was designed, synthesized and evaluated in the hope of obtaining potent oral 3CL^(pro) inhibitors with improved pharmacokinetic properties. Among the
A New Age of Health Promotion: The Use of Digital Infographics in Nursing Education
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how nursing education and information are delivered, with many classes being moved to an online platform. This opened opportunities to find creative ways to engage students. As a result, an entirely online
Contact-number-driven virus evolution: A multi-level modeling framework for the evolution of acute or persistent RNA virus infection
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Viruses evolve in infected host populations, and host population dynamics affect viral evolution. RNA viruses with a short duration of infection and a high peak viral load, such as SARS-CoV-2, are maintained in human populations. By contrast, RNA
Physical distancing and emergency medical services utilization after self-harm in Korea during the early COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide quantitative study
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CONCLUSION: Physical distancing measures adopted to prevent the spread of transmittable diseases following the pandemic had the effect of decreasing ED visits due to self-harm. When the pandemic has ended, and daily life has been restored, it will be
Cannabis Use and Sharing Practices Among Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Individuals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Purpose: Cannabis behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among sexual minority (SM) individuals in the United States remain understudied. This study assessed the prevalence and correlates of cannabis use and cannabis sharing, a potential risk for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Questioning and Transgender, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Gender Questioning Adult Alcohol Use Outcomes Associated with State Alcohol-Related Laws During the Coronavirus Pandemic in the United States
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Purpose: We assessed how COVID-19-related alcohol sales policies influenced alcohol use behaviors during the pandemic for U.S. adults of diverse sexual (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning [LGBQ]) and gender identities (transgender, nonbinary
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients
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CONCLUSION: The lockdown had detrimental effects on blood sugar management in patients with DM. Hence, diet and exercise programs should be adapted to home conditions, and social and psychological support should be provided to patients with DM.
The experiences of patients ill with COVID-19-like symptoms and the role of testing for SARS-CoV-2 in supporting them: A qualitative study in eight European countries during the first wave of the pandemic
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CONCLUSION: Patients experiencing novel and severe symptoms, particularly those with comorbidities, experienced a significant emotional and psychological burden due to concerns about COVID-19. Testing provided reassurance over health status and