AI Article Synopsis
- Accurate predictions about COVID-19 outcomes are difficult because of constantly changing information, the limited applicability of some studies, and the absence of comprehensive data on survivors' health.
- Understanding existing mortality data is crucial for providing effective advice to patients and their families.
- While many individuals recover from COVID-19, older age and pre-existing health conditions significantly increase the risk of severe illness and death.
Article Abstract
Accurate prognostication is challenging in the setting of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, due to rapidly changing data, studies that are not generalizable, and lack of morbidity and functional outcomes in survivors. To provide meaningful guidance to patients, existing mortality data must be considered and appropriately applied. Although most people infected with SARS-CoV-2 will recover, mortality increases with age and comorbidity in those who develop severe illness.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7204675 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.04.152 | DOI Listing |
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