Myopia Progression During COVID19 Pandemic at a Tertiary Care Hospital DOI Open Access
Mutahir Shah, Saif Ullah,

Sufian Ali Khan

et al.

Malaysian Journal of Medical Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 06(03), P. 19 - 29

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Purpose: The lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic lead many countries implementing a population lockdown. This study was designed investigate myopic changes that occurred during COVID19 in Pakistan. Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional study, conducted on patients presenting out-patients department with symptoms suggesting refractive problem. Subjects Mean Spherical Equivalent (MSE) level of myopia at least -0.50DS were included. second group subjects had emmetropia (MSE between -0.25DS and +0.25DS) recruited. All (including adults) underwent cycloplegic refraction used objective subjective techniques, exclude any pseudo-myopia accommodation. Results: total 900 enrolled from 4 24 years. consisted 473 (256 females) 427 (224 females). There no statistical difference ages groups. Both groups showed an increase their myopia, which statistically higher emmetropic (p<0.001). Further analysis conducted, splitting into four age groups: 4-8 years; 9-12 13-19 19-24 magnitude oldest showing increase, significant (p<0.005). Conclusions: An seen all across groups, but more so younger subjects.

Language: Английский

Beyond the Virus: Exploring Coinfections in the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Reyhaneh Rasizadeh,

E. Milani,

Parisa Shiri Aghbash

et al.

The Open Microbiology Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Nov. 17, 2023

The global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot be understated. Amidst relentless focus on this viral adversary, we must not lose sight an equally formidable challenge – lurking threat bacterial coinfections that can exacerbate morbidity and mortality. Various factors, including ICU admissions, age demographics, microbiota disturbances, empirical antibiotic use, contribute to specter coinfections. Respiratory tract coinfections, often featuring Streptococcus pneumoniae, precede bacteremia urinary involvement. However, landscape in is a diverse tapestry with regional institutional variations. Unlike its counterparts, exhibits lower incidence coinfection, underscoring urgency judicious administration curb looming antimicrobial resistance. Pandemics have historically witnessed upsurge coinfection-related This comprehensive review delves into multifaceted realm bacterial, viral, fungal amidst pandemic. We scrutinize their tracts, blood, microbiota, ominous emergence drug-resistant microorganisms. In conclusion, explore nuanced treatment strategies quest effective pandemic management.

Language: Английский

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Myopia Progression During COVID19 Pandemic at a Tertiary Care Hospital DOI Open Access
Mutahir Shah, Saif Ullah,

Sufian Ali Khan

et al.

Malaysian Journal of Medical Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 06(03), P. 19 - 29

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Purpose: The lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic lead many countries implementing a population lockdown. This study was designed investigate myopic changes that occurred during COVID19 in Pakistan. Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional study, conducted on patients presenting out-patients department with symptoms suggesting refractive problem. Subjects Mean Spherical Equivalent (MSE) level of myopia at least -0.50DS were included. second group subjects had emmetropia (MSE between -0.25DS and +0.25DS) recruited. All (including adults) underwent cycloplegic refraction used objective subjective techniques, exclude any pseudo-myopia accommodation. Results: total 900 enrolled from 4 24 years. consisted 473 (256 females) 427 (224 females). There no statistical difference ages groups. Both groups showed an increase their myopia, which statistically higher emmetropic (p<0.001). Further analysis conducted, splitting into four age groups: 4-8 years; 9-12 13-19 19-24 magnitude oldest showing increase, significant (p<0.005). Conclusions: An seen all across groups, but more so younger subjects.

Language: Английский

Citations

2