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Authors:Houser; Ryan Scott Pages: 2222 - 2224 PubDate: 2022-03-14 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.48
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Authors:Patel; Sonny S., Erickson, Timothy B. Pages: 2231 - 2232 Abstract: One of the largest mass movements of displaced people from their homelands in recent history must be recognized and assisted by the Free World. The unprovoked Russian attacks on Ukraine beginning in February 2022 will leave long-lasting devastating effects on millions of innocent victims. Nations worldwide, especially NATO member countries, will need to intervene to ameliorate the situation. This letter describes major public health issues apart from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that are emerging concerns, such as shortages of health-care professionals, chronic care treatments and health prevention services, disinformation communication campaigns affecting the health-care infrastructure, and the generational impact of the conflict on people’s mental health. A global response and public health support need immediate action, including humanitarian assistance, food security, clean water supplies, adequate shelter, and safe transportation out of the active military zones. PubDate: 2022-03-23 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.70
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Authors:Patwary; Muhammad Mainuddin, Haque, Md. Zahidul, Bardhan, Mondira, Rodriguez-Morales, Alfonso J. Pages: 2235 - 2237 PubDate: 2022-05-02 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.105
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Authors:Corpuz; Jeff Clyde G. Pages: 2238 - 2239 PubDate: 2022-05-02 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.106
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Authors:Shah; Yash B, Glatter, Robert, Madad, Syra Pages: 2245 - 2247 Abstract: Improved policies for science communication are needed to ensure scientific progress in coming decades. The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated massive gaps in science communication, ranging from masking and social distancing mandates to vaccination requirements. These obstacles compounded the pandemic’s tremendous inherent clinical and public health challenges. Although science made immense progress in understanding the virus and designing infection control solutions, society still remains within the pandemic due to flawed understanding, low responsiveness, and widespread misinformation on behalf of the public. Flawed communication plagues national responses not only to the pandemic, but also other long-standing issues such as climate change or nutrition. This Letter proposes a new protocol and framework for effective science communication, designed to educate experts in evidence-based communication, improve public partnership through relatability and modern relevance, and increase empathy and trustworthiness to increase public cooperation. A defined protocol for science communication can ensure that evolving knowledge can tangibly benefit society. PubDate: 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.131
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Authors:Eala; Michelle Ann B., Robredo, Janine Patricia G., Dee, Edward Christopher, Lagmay, Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Pages: 2250 - 2251 PubDate: 2022-07-18 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.145
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Authors:Martins-Filho; Paulo Ricardo, Marques, Raquel Souza, Tavares, Carolina Santos Souza, Araújo, Adriano Antunes de Souza, Quintans-Júnior, Lucindo José Pages: 2252 - 2253 PubDate: 2022-06-08 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.146
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Authors:Anmar; Al-Taie Pages: 2254 - 2255 Abstract: Nearly 3 years after its detection, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV-2, is still a life-threatening global pandemic that has contributed to a high progression and mortality rate across the globe. This imposes the need for scientific research efforts in order to hold intense interest directed towards such exploration, for the development and optimization of different interventions to the COVID-19 infection. This commentary summarizes the potential clinical benefits for the recently authorized immunotherapy combination of Tixagevimab and Cilgavimab monoclonal antibodies for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. PubDate: 2022-06-08 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.150
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Authors:Merza; Muayad A., Almufty, Hind B. Pages: 2258 - 2259 PubDate: 2022-06-09 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.156
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Authors:De La Cruz-Hernández; Sergio Isaac, Álvarez-Contreras, Ana Karen Pages: 2260 - 2261 PubDate: 2022-06-16 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.160
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Authors:De La Cruz-Hernández; Sergio Isaac, Álvarez-Contreras, Ana Karen Pages: 2264 - 2266 PubDate: 2022-07-26 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.177
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Authors:Phillips; Steven J. Pages: 2285 - 2286 PubDate: 2022-05-30 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.80
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Authors:Wada; Yusuf Hassan, Musa, Shuaibu Saidu, Musa, Shingin Kovona, Musa, Muhammad Kabir, Bakabe, Tijjani Ibrahim, Abdullahi, Abba Khalid, Ahmadi, Attaullah, Lucero-Prisno, Don Eliseo Pages: 2287 - 2289 Abstract: Northern Nigeria is currently facing a twin crisis of both coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and insecurity. They have made it difficult for the people to follow government containment efforts to control the pandemic and also have impacted on the socioeconomic and health aspects of the society. We have discussed on the impact of insecurity amid COVID-19 in Northern Nigeria. It is opined that, if the insecurity in Northern Nigeria is not tackled, it will expose the region to more escalation of cases and deaths. Thus, it is recommended that proactive steps should be implemented by all stakeholders concerned to tackle insecurity, particularly the government to revive the security architecture, provide an environment for training and retraining of all security personnel and enhancing intelligence gathering to pave the way for resolving this issue. PubDate: 2022-03-31 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.81
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Authors:Muhammad; Khayal, Shah, Syed Sikandar, Muhammad, Gul, Ullah, Nadeem, Butt, Muhammad Hammad, Higazi, Hassan, Baraka, Mohamed A. Pages: 2290 - 2292 Abstract: Introduction:The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused many problems in the health sector. Effective and safe vaccines are the only tool to combat the COVID-19 disease. Researchers and regulatory agencies have made efforts to develop such vaccines and healthcare professionals were prioritized for the vaccination program as first-line care providers. Considering this prioritization, we aimed to assess the physicians’ perceptions regarding the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.Methods:An interview-based study was conducted from May 5 May to November 5, 2021 (6 months) in a teaching hospital in the capital city of Islamabad, Pakistan.Results:Among the 200 physicians who agreed to participate in the interview, 74% were male. A total of 94% did not experience any side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of the type of vaccine; 6% experienced side effects. Furthermore, 90% of physicians were afraid of side effects due to the high number of vaccine doses.Conclusion:Conclusively, physicians had a positive perception regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Healthcare authorities and related departments must take precautions to ensure the effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine to change the perceptions of physicians who had a negative perception. This will not only reduce the reluctance among physicians regarding administering COVID-19 vaccine, but will also boost and facilitate the vaccination program for the general public as well. PubDate: 2022-06-08 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.148
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Authors:Connor; Courtney Lee Pages: 2299 - 2301 Abstract: Hurricane Katrina uncovered a potential new theory of liability for the health-care industry—failure to plan. Today, the issue remains unresolved: how does a hospital define its duty of preparedness' Research shows there are over 13 definitions for hospital preparedness, multiple types of risk, and arbitrary hospital assessment tools that are not based on empirical data. In the absence of a clear definition for health-care preparedness, this article proposes a “reasonable under the circumstances” test to evaluate alleged liability for failure to plan and similar claims of negligence. In addition, translational science is proposed to aid in the development of a health-care standard of preparedness through a 5-phase evidenced-based, multi-disciplinary process. PubDate: 2022-07-18 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.137
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Authors:Uwishema; Olivier, Badri, Rawa, Onyeaka, Helen, Okereke, Melody, Akhtar, Samaa, Mhanna, Melissa, Zafar, Bilal, Zahabioun, Amirsaman, Said, Khanafi A., Tovani-Palone, Marcos Roberto Pages: 2302 - 2304 Abstract: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading infectious causes of mortality, with around 4000 deaths daily. Since the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Africa, the region has experienced a lapse in responses directed at TB control, because the priority has shifted to interventions aimed at managing COVID-19. In addition to an unprecedented burden on the region’s already overburdened health systems, another major public health concern is the clinical similarities between COVID-19 and TB, making TB diagnosis increasingly challenging, which may lead to poor prognosis, especially in people with TB and COVID-19 co-infection. A likely implication is that TB patients may stop attending health-care facilities due to fear of contracting or being diagnosed with COVID-19 or to avoid being stigmatized, invariably resulting in a disruption in their access to health-care services. Therefore, massive global support should be provided for TB endemic countries to respond synergistically and strongly to the thousands of TB cases as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. PubDate: 2022-06-08 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.142
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Authors:White-Lewis; Sharon, Berens, Conner, Lighter, Joseph S. Pages: 2397 - 2400 Abstract: Objective:Current standard practice for disaster response training is insufficient to prepare future responders. Interdisciplinary immersive education is necessary for disaster responders to react quickly to the devastating destruction, dangerous situations, and ethical dilemmas, while caring for survivors, families, and communities with limited resources. This study tests the effects of immersive emergency preparedness education on interdisciplinary college students.Methods:Thirty-four college students attended a 3-day immersive disaster training event. Interdisciplinary teams were given 6 challenges to adapt and overcome: mass casualty; field hospital triage, treatment, and transportation; water rescue; high building rescue; search and rescue; and a water treatment. A pretest and posttest survey, Emergency Preparedness Information Questionnaire (EPIQ), was administered to all participants.Results:Statistically significant improvements in triage, biological agent detection, assessing critical resources, incident command, psychological issues, clinical decision making, and communication (range of P = 0.000–0.003). Improvement in clinical significance resulted in a change from limited knowledge to familiarity with the subject in all cases except isolation, quarantine, and decontamination.Conclusions:Preparation and training of health care professionals need to include immersive disaster scenarios that create the experience of fatigue, psychological challenges, and physical stresses. PubDate: 2022-02-28 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2021.336
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Authors:Jain; Shubhika, Phadke, Rachana, Dapke, Kartik, Goyal, Samarth, Khurana, Navpreet, Thakre, Akanksha, Yawalikar, Aditya, Mukherjee, Dattatreya, Essar, Mohammad Yasir, Ahmad, Shoaib, dos Santos Costa, Ana Carla Pages: 2401 - 2402 Abstract: Objective:India, a developing country, was hit hard by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, having reached the second position in the ranking of countries with the highest number of cases.Methods:After reaching the peak of the pandemic in September 2020, the daily number of new cases due to the disease inexplicably began to decrease, despite the relaxation and non-compliance with the restriction measures. However, since March 2021, there has been a steady increase in the number of cases reported, signaling a very devastating second wave.Results:The collapse of the Administration, collapsing of the health-care system, and insufficient vaccinations are the major causes of this condition. Understanding the factors involved and the sequence of events that led to the flattening of the contagion curve in India during the ending of 2020 is also essential, since it can helped guide the next steps in the fight against the virus.Conclusions:Contributing a greater percentage of gross domestic product toward health care seems to be the way to go as the ultimate strategy for curtailing the second wave. The advantages India has over the first wave, vaccines and a year of experience with the disease, should not be overlooked and used to its maximum in fighting against this pandemic. PubDate: 2022-01-10 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.5
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Authors:Stirparo; Giuseppe, Bellini, Lorenzo, Fagoni, Nazzareno, Compatti, Salvatore, Botteri, Marco, Villa, Guido Francesco, Sironi, Stefano, Signorelli, Carlo, Sechi, Giuseppe Maria, Zoli, Albero Pages: 2403 - 2405 Abstract: Background:During the COVID-19 pandemic, a total lockdown was enforced all over Italy starting on March 9, 2020. This resulted in the shrinking of economic activities. In addition, all formal occupational security-training courses were halted, among them the 81/08 law lectures and Basic Life Support-Defibrillation (BLS-D) laypersons training courses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on BLS-D laypersons training courses in the Lombardy region.Methods:BLS-D training courses records for the Lombardy region were analyzed. The analysis was conducted from 2016 to 2020 as part of the Hippo project.Results:In the period between 2017 and 2019, BLS-D trained laypersons kept increasing, moving from 53500 trained individuals up to 74700. In 2020, a stark reduction was observed with only 22160 individuals trained. Formal courses were not halted completely during 2020. Still, in the months available for training, the number of individuals enrolled showed a sharp 50% reduction.Conclusions:Laypersons training courses for emergency management are a fundamental component of primary prevention practice. The 81/08 and 158/12 Italian laws have decreed this practice mandatory in the workplace. Following the enforcement of the lockdown and the subsequent interruption of emergency management courses, efforts will be necessary to re-establish and guarantee the high quality training of the pre-pandemic period. PubDate: 2022-01-10 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.14
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Authors:Goh; Hendra, Nadarajan, Gayathri Devi, Teo, Tess Lin, Yoon, Sungwon Pages: 2406 - 2408 Abstract: Objective:This study aimed to explore how deployed healthcare workers (HCWs) perceived personal preparedness for response, and their main avenues for coping to maintain resilience during the prolonged COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.Methods:Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 HCWs deployed to the frontline for an extended period to provide acute COVID-19 related care. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically.Results:HCWs demonstrated heightened self-confidence and readiness to deal with public health emergencies owing to the ramped-up efforts in infrastructure for outbreak management and pre-emptive infectious disease training. Despite overall confidence, deployed HCWs had to adopt various coping mechanisms to sustain resilience during the prolonged pandemic. Main themes on coping centred around the value of team leaders and support from family members as an effective buffer for work-induced stress while institution-based counseling services and welfare were viewed as important for fostering the internal locus of control and wellbeing.Conclusion:Our findings suggest that strategies such as on-the-job training, continuous education and improved communication would be essential to maintain resilience of deployed HCWs. Considerations should be also given to the swift implementation of blended wellness support comprising digital and in-person counseling to sustain wellbeing and prepare for endemic COVID-19. PubDate: 2022-03-04 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.58
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Authors:Mullinax; Ross, Krug, Allison, Harvey, Kyle, Wilde, Christopher, Nzegwu, Uchenna, Wilcox, Clifton, Rice, Merrill, Lipsitz, Robert Pages: 2409 - 2411 Abstract: Objectives:The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a pre-deployment sequestration (PDS) protocol to prevent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) cases on board the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).Methods:The USS Ronald Reagan includes a crew of approximately 3000 Sailors and an embarked Air Wing of 2000 personnel. The PDS was conducted in 3 waves of 14-day strict quarantines during the months of April and May 2020. Sailors were cleared to board the ship with 2 negative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rtPCR) tests at days 14 and 16. The ship was sanitized before Wave 1 boarding.Results:From March 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020, a total of 51 SARS-CoV-2 positive cases were detected. During the 3 waves of PDS, 28 Sailors were found to be positive on exit testing (14, 11, and 3, respectively); no cases were found among the Air Wing. During the first 90 days at sea, no SARS-CoV-2 cases were detected among any of the embarked personnel.Conclusions:Although resource-intensive, the PDS protocol implemented for USS Ronald Reagan resulted in a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-free ship during a global pandemic with unprecedented scope. Elements of this pandemic PDS protocol may be useful in other highly risk-averse environments with no tolerance for COVID-19 infections. PubDate: 2022-03-23 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.66
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Authors:Naser; Waheeb Nasr, Alsabri, Mohammed, Salem, Waleed, Yu, Rebecca, Ba Saleem, Huda Pages: 2412 - 2415 Abstract: Objective:A well-organized emergency medical system with adequate prehospital care can save lives and prevent disability. In Yemen, there are no data available about its prehospital care system. This qualitative, cross-sectional study aims to assess the status of prehospital care or emergency medical services in Yemen.Methods:Data were collected from January to February 2019 through interviews and a questionnaire obtained from the Prehospital Trauma Care Systems Guideline published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Respondents were key representatives of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP), Civil Defense/Police departments, and Yemeni Red Crescent Association (YRCA).Results:Overall, based on 153 responses, it was found that, despite the availability of some formal services, the prehospital care system in Yemen is uncoordinated, fragmented, and insufficient.Conclusions:Given the importance of regulation, legislation, and funding support in the establishment of an effective prehospital care system, these areas merit the greatest attention and efforts. Future policies and strategies should also strive to improve communication and coordination between existing prehospital care providers, to establish a lead agency, and to increase accessibility to training. PubDate: 2022-05-24 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.75
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Authors:Hackett; Anna K., Wells, Celia M., Gupta, Rohit, Zhang, Ziya, Brito, Amy, Kirton, Natalie B., Chan, Christy C., Brown, Kester, Wong, Caitlin, Leonardi, Kayla M., Shittu, Atinuke, Lay, Cappi, Kohli-Seth, Roopa Pages: 2416 - 2418 Abstract: Objective:The surge in critically ill patients has pressured hospitals to expand their intensive care unit capacities and critical care staff. This was difficult given the country’s shortage of intensivists. This paper describes the implementation of a multidisciplinary central line placement team and its impact in reducing the vascular access workload of ICU physicians during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods:Vascular surgeons, interventionalists, and anesthesiologists, were redeployed to the ICU Access team to place central and arterial lines. Nurses with expertise in vascular access were recruited to the team to streamline consultation and assist with line placement.Results:While 51 central and arterial lines were placed per 100 ICU patients in 2019, there were 87 central and arterial lines placed per 100 COVID-19 ICU patients in the sole month of April, 2020. The ICU Access Team placed 107 of the 226 vascular access devices in April 2020, reducing the procedure-related workload of ICU treating teams by 46%.Conclusions:The ICU Access Team was able to complete a large proportion of vascular access insertions without reported complications. Given another mass casualty event, this ICU Access Team could be reassembled to rapidly meet the increased vascular access needs of patients. PubDate: 2022-05-02 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.111
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Authors:Helou; Mariana, El Osta, Nour, Weinstein, Eric S. Pages: 2419 - 2421 Abstract: On August 4, 2020, a major explosion took place in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Some hospitals in Beirut were destroyed and became nonfunctional, and others were overwhelmed with casualties, with 8643 casualties admitted to emergency departments on that night. The Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, 2.8 km away from the blast, received an unexpected number of casualties. While a disaster plan was conceived earlier, this hospital’s emergency department faced many challenges on that night, and major flaws in their preparedness plan were seen. PubDate: 2022-07-18 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.115
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Authors:Salih; Doaa Abdulkhaleq, Ahmed, Jivan Qasim, Qader, Marwan Khalil, Shukur, Mohammed S., Zeebaree, Bayar K. A., Sadeq, Mateen Bahjat, Mohammed, Sirwan Najeeb, Masiha, Hushank Nadhmi, Abdullah, Ibrahim Mohammed, Mohammed, Omar, Taha, Luqman Saleh, Al-Qadi, Rawand Pages: 2422 - 2424 Abstract: Background:In late 2019, a novel coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, China, that caused a pandemic by September 2021, resulting in 224,180,411 cases and more than 4,600,000 deaths worldwide. In response to the pandemic, the Autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) imposed strict infection control measures at its borders for all travelers from neighboring countries, wherein each traveler was subjected to a mandatory reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test on arrival to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected travelers. The aim of this study is to determine the rate of infection with SARS-CoV-2 among the travelers entering Kurdistan region through Ibrahim Al-Khalil crossing point with Turkey as a predictor for the upcoming infection waves.Methods:The data of RT-PCR tests to detect SARS-CoV-2 in all travelers arriving at the Ibrahim Al-Khalil Border Crossing between Iraq and the Republic of Turkey were reviewed from August 21, 2020 to August 21, 2021.Results:It was found that there were 9873 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections among 1,082,074 travelers during the study period.Conclusions:This study shows the importance of mass testing of travelers at border crossings to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. PubDate: 2022-06-08 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.140
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Authors:Kaze; Edeline, Vanderoost, Jef, Sabbe, Marc Pages: 2425 - 2427 Abstract: Objective:This study aimed to describe the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on emergency department (ED) admissions for urgent diagnoses.Methods:From January 1, 2019, until December 31, 2020, patients older than 18 years who attended the ED at University Hospital of Leuven (UZ Leuven, Belgium) were included. Urgent diagnoses selected in the First Hour Quintet were collected. The periods of the pandemic waves in 2020 were analyzed and compared with the same time period in 2019.Results:During the first wave of the pandemic, 16 075 patients attended the ED compared with 16 893 patients during the comparison period in 2019. The proportion of patients having one of the diagnoses of the First Hour Quintet was similar between the periods (4.4% vs 4.5%). During the second wave, 14 739 patients attended the ED compared with 18 704 patients during the same period in 2019; 5.6% of patients had a diagnosis of the First Hour Quintet compared with 4.3% of patients in the comparison period.Conclusion:This study showed a decrease in the number of patients attending the ED during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further studies are needed to determine for which conditions patients visited the ED less. PubDate: 2022-06-08 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.149
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