Publications by authors named "Nikunj Modi"
Background: Older age and comorbidities are associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, comprehensive identification of mortality risk factors can further guide disease management. We aimed to analyze predictors of in-hospital mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 400 COVID-19 patients admitted between March and December 2020.
Article Synopsis
- - The study analyzed 300 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to evaluate differences in laboratory markers between those with and without fever, finding significant correlations with various inflammatory and coagulation parameters.
- - Key findings showed that fever was associated with higher levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, CRP, D-dimer, and other markers, with specific thresholds indicating stronger fever associations.
- - The research concluded that routine hematologic and coagulation tests could help in diagnosing COVID-19 and assessing the severity of the disease based on fever status.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the sensitivity of the bacterium 'Klebsiella', commonly found in wound swabs of pediatric burn patients, has changed over 21 years from 1994 to 2014 in relation to various antibiotics.
- Results indicate that Klebsiella has developed reduced sensitivity to tested antibiotics over time, meaning these medications are becoming less effective.
- The authors emphasize the need for improved antibiotic policies to manage and reduce the overuse of antibiotics to address this growing resistance issue.