Faculty of Medicine and Health: Recent submissions
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The effect of respiratory activity, non-invasive respiratory support and facemasks on aerosol generation and its relevance to COVID-19
Published 2021Respirable aerosols (< 5 µm in diameter) present a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Guidelines recommend using aerosol precautions during aerosol-generating procedures, and droplet (> 5 µm) precautions at other times. ...Article -
Multi-omics highlights ABO plasma protein as a causal risk factor for COVID-19
Published 2021SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the current health crisis. Despite intensive research efforts, the genes and pathways that contribute to COVID-19 remain poorly understood. We, ...Article -
Benefits of a virtual interstitial lung disease multidisciplinary meeting in the face of COVID‐19
Published 2021Article, Letter -
Survival Factors and Metabolic Pathogenesis in Elderly Patients (≥65) With COVID-19: A Multi-Center Study
Published 2021Background: Elderly patients infected with COVID-19 are reported to be facing a substantially increased risk of mortality. Clinical characteristics, treatment options, and potential survival factors remain under investigation. ...Article -
A purple patch for evidence-based health policy?
Published 2021The global focus on nation states' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has rightly highlighted the importance of science and evidence as the basis for policy action. Those with a lifelong passion for evidence-based policy ...Article