Epidemiologic, Clinical, Molecular Characteristics of Hospital Employees With or Without Covid-19...
COVIDThe study cohort will be enrolled among all Humanitas group employees (including ICH, Humanitas University and Gavazzeni), and two validation cohorts. Participants will be asked consent for the research use of blood, pharyngeal swab, and for those hospitalized for COVID-19, also for the bronchoalveolar lavage and fecal samples. Biological samples will be used to perform cellular, microbial and molecular analyses aimed at better understanding the disease pathogenesis and the individual differences in susceptibility to the disease.
Sirtuin1 in COVID19 Patients
Covid19Evaluate serum level of NAD,Sirtuin1,ADAM17 andPARP1 in covid19 patients Investigate the correlation between measured biomarkers and each other Investigate the correlation between measured biomarkers and each other and their correlation with covid19 severity and outcome which may help in the therapy and prevention of disease complication(cytokine storm)
Safety and Immunogenicity of an Inactivated Vaccine Against COVID-19 in Medical Workers
SARS-CoV-2 InfectionCovid19With the unprecedented morbidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine effectiveness needs to be assessed across diverse populations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in medical workers.
Policy Responses Against the COVID-19 Pandemic in Latin America
Covid19Infectious Disease2 moreLatin America is one of the worst-hit areas from the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Policy responses to COVID-19 in Latin America have sought to reduce viral spread, increase the capacity of the health system response, mitigate negative consequences, and strengthen governance. Few studies have examined the effectiveness of COVID-19 policies in Latin America or explored subnational variation in their effectiveness. In this observational study, the investigators will use a two-stage interrupted time series to estimate the effectiveness of nonpharmaceutical interventions in third-tier subnational units on SARS-COV2 transmission and COVID-19 mortality in Latin America. The investigators will estimate the effects in each local government, and then run a random-effects meta-analysis to obtain pooled effects for each intervention (and combinations of) and heterogeneity estimates. Finally, the investigators will explore potential explanations for the heterogeneity at the local level.
Efficacy of Nebulized Lidocaine, Salbutamol, and Beclomethasone Plus Salbutamol in the Covid-19...
COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeThe COVID-19, a pandemic as declare by WHO1, has a devastating impact on health and economic worldwide2. Literature suggests that acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) develops over 20% of the infected individuals with Coivd-pneumonia3 along with other symptoms like fever followed by cough and dyspnea as well as chest pain in severe cases4. The current preventative strategies are non-specific10, and current interventions are predominantly supportive1. Recently, some studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory actions for local anesthetics including lidocaine.
The Effect of COVID-19 Patients' Serum Phosphate Level on Mortality in ICU
Phosphate DeficiencyCovid191 moreThe investigators aimed to investigate the relationship between phosphate level and mortality using the 4C Mortality Score in COVID-19 patients who were followed up in the intensive care unit.
MS Relapses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Multiple SclerosisCovid191 moreThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and to our knowledge there have been no studies looking systematically at the occurrence of MS relapses and their subsequent management, during the peak of the first wave of the pandemic. In this study we will explore how MS relapses were reported and managed during April - June 2020, compared to a control cohort who experienced a relapse during the same period in 2019 across 5 UK centers.
Semen Analysis Parameters Following Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
Covid19Fertility IssuesIn this study the investigators will explore the effect of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccine on semen analysis parameters among 75 fertile men. Fertile men will be regarded as such if they previously successfully impregnated their partners without the use of artificial reproductive technology, or men who previously had a normal sperm analysis exam by WHO criteria (2010). Those recruited will supply a single sperm sample 1-2 months following the second dose of the vaccination. In addition, the participants will fill a brief questionnaire with information regarding their medical and reproductive history. The investigators will examine the macroscopic and microscopic properties of the semen samples and compare them to the WHO semen analysis reference range in an attempt to ascertain whether the vaccine influences sperm parameters.
Best Practices in Perinatal Mental Health During COVID-19
Perinatal Mental Health Care Practices During the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in health care during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Although adverse effects of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health have been documented, changes in the perinatal mental health care provided to women and their families are yet to be established. As a Task Force in Perinatal mental health and COVID-19 pandemic within RISEUP-PPD COST Action, we aim: (i) to identify policies, guidelines and protocols from different European countries concerning the provision of perinatal mental health care in face of COVID-19, and (ii) to select the best practices to alleviate the negative impact of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health. The survey will be conducted among experts in perinatal mental health who are members of the COST Action RISEUP-PPD and COST Action Devotion in 36 European countries. The experts will fill in the online survey designed for this study that includes a series of open-ended questions, checklists, and response ratings on a 7-point scale. The topic areas cover seven domains of interest: 1) mental health policies, guidelines, protocols, and documents; 2) mental health care practices; 3) best practices; 4) barriers; 5) resources; 6) benefits; and 7) short- and long-term expectations. Data analysis will be mainly a qualitative analysis of the experts' professional views and opinions about the policies, guidelines, protocols, and documents regarding perinatal mental health changes in their country. Additionally, a basic quantitative descriptive analysis will be conducted.
Safety and Immune Response of COVID-19 Vaccination in Overweight People With Excessive BMI
Covid19OverweightOn 11 February 2020, the International Committee for the Classification of Viruses named the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans as the new coronavirus pneumonia (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19). Due to the changes of immune function and cardiopulmonary function in overweight people, the infection and severity of these patients are higher than that of the general population during the epidemic period. More attention should be paid to personal protection and disease prevention. Vaccination with COVID-19 vaccine can effectively prevent COVID-19 infection, delay or prevent patients from developing into critical illness and reducing mortality. In order to evaluate the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine for overweight people, and to guide COVID-19 vaccination more scientifically, rationally and effectively, this study was carried out.