Comorbid Conditions in a Cohort of Inpatients with SARS-CoV-2 and their Association with In-Hospital Mortality During the Early Phases of the Pandemic.

: Studies determined that age and associated comorbidities are associated with worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients. The aim of the present study is to examine previous electronic health records of SARS-CoV-2 patients to identify which chronic conditions are associated with in-hospital mortality in a nationally representative sample. : The actual study is a cross-sectional analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients who were treated in repurposed hospitals.

Interstitial lung diseases: course report.

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Predictive Factors for the Effect of Treatment by Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Respiratory Failure as a Result of Acute Exacerbation of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) applies ventilator support through the patient's upper airway using a mask.

Aim: The aim of the study is to define factors that will point out an increased risk of NIV failure in patients with exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Patients And Methods: Patients over the age of 40, treated with NIV, were prospectively recruited.