The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic exerted an unprecedented threat to the population worldwide. This led to a sharp increase in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, especially in the early phase of the pandemic. As far as data allowed a comparison with the pre-pandemic era, an increase by odds ratios of up to 3,5 was found. People affected by the virus showed an even greater amount of symptomatology as compared to the general population. Next to psychological stress, direct and indirect effects of the virus on the brain in these persons could be observed. Only on very few occasions, a direct invasion of the virus in the brain could be observed. Yet far more important seems to be the induction of a low-grade inflammation in the brain ("neuroinflammation"). This kind of processes have been observed earlier accompanying many psychiatric and neurologic diseases. In this way, especially cognitive symptoms might persist long after the acute infection has abated.
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December 2024
Department of Mathematics, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan.
In this article, a nonlinear fractional bi-susceptible [Formula: see text] model is developed to mathematically study the deadly Coronavirus disease (Covid-19), employing the Atangana-Baleanu derivative in Caputo sense (ABC). A more profound comprehension of the system's intricate dynamics using fractional-order derivative is explored as the primary focus of constructing this model. The fundamental properties such as positivity and boundedness, of an epidemic model have been proven, ensuring that the model accurately reflects the realistic behavior of disease spread within a population.
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December 2024
Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Antibody-mediated protection against pathogens is crucial to a healthy life. However, the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shown that pre-existing comorbid conditions including kidney disease account for compromised humoral immunity to infections. Individuals with kidney disease are not only susceptible to infections but also exhibit poor vaccine-induced antibody response.
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December 2024
Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Background: Evidence indicates a wide range of andrological alterations in patients with the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Aim: To provide an update on the andrological effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19.
Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE and Institutional websites were searched for randomized clinical trials, non-systematic reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
J Community Psychol
January 2025
Department of Counseling and Applied Psychology, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, Taiwan.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most significant public health events in human history. Domestic violence cases surged globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Taiwan, this trend was particularly evident, with a year-over-year increase in reported cases.
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January 2025
Nursing Faculty, Public Health Nursing Department, Atatürk University, Yakutiye Erzurum, Turkey.
This study aimed to investigate the resilience, stress levels, coping styles, and the impact of related factors among nurses working in primary healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed as a cross-sectional study, the research included 86 volunteer nurses employed in primary healthcare institutions in Bitlis provincial center and its districts in Turkey. Data were collected between March and June 2022 using a sociodemographic information form, the Resilience Scale for Adults, and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire.
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