Healthcare workers at higher risk of COVID-19 compared to the general population
1. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was generally low in healthcare workers but higher than the general population. 2. Loss of...
Lung recruitment improves efficacy of surfactant treatment in extremely preterm neonates
1. The intubation-recruitment-surfactant administration-extubation procedure reduced the need for invasive ventilation in extremely preterm neonates compared to those not receiving...
Hematological and coagulation parameters may predict outcomes in COVID-19
1. Hematological tests including platelet count, prothrombin time (PT), D-dimer, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio can aid clinical decision making in managing...
Small airway dysfunction is highly prevalent in China
1. Over 40% of adults in China aged over 20 years are estimated to have spirometry-defined small airway dysfunction with...
SARS-CoV-2 may be more transmissible than SARS-CoV and Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus
1. SARS-CoV-2 is more transmissible in households compared to SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. 2. Individuals aged over 60 years were the...
