Publications by authors named "Varenka Epple"
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- - The study aimed to evaluate how blood levels of neurofilament light chain protein (NfL) could predict outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who do not have severe brain-related symptoms.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 7 studies involving 669 COVID-19 patients, finding that elevated NfL levels correlated with increased disease severity and a higher risk of ICU admission, the need for mechanical ventilation, and death.
- - The results suggest that measuring blood NfL levels during the acute phase of COVID-19 can help improve the accuracy of prognostic assessments for patient outcomes.
Introduction: Post-licensure surveillance of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) is critical for detecting rare but severe AEFI. SmartVax software, using smartphone technology, actively solicits reports of AEFI via automated, opt-out SMS surveys to vaccine recipients in the days following immunisation. We report on a pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptance of SmartVax in Switzerland.
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