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The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has exerted an impact on not only individuals who have contracted the virus but also the general public. This study compared the mental health condition of residents in the epicenter province of Hubei with that of other Chinese residents during the initial stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to examine emerging issues revolving around health disparities in disease prevention. A survey was administered in February 2020 to 433 Chinese adults spanning 28 regions across China. Participants residing in Hubei reported lower levels of affective and cognitive well-being than those in other regions. Perceived behavioral control and healthy lifestyle maintenance were associated with both dimensions of well-being and sleep quality for all participants. Income level was positively associated with facemask use and healthy lifestyle maintenance. These results indicate that Hubei residents reported poorer mental health than those of other regions, but perceived behavioral control and healthy lifestyle maintenance correlate with better mental health across regions. The likelihood of undertaking preventive measures for COVID-19 tends to be greater among residents with higher income, reflecting the need to address the oft-neglected concerns of health disparities in preventing this highly contagious novel disease.Patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI) present with a heterogeneous clinical and immunological phenotype, therefore a correct molecular diagnosis is crucial for the classification and subsequent therapeutic management. On the other hand, IEI are a group of rare congenital diseases with highly diverse features and, in most cases, an as yet unknown genetic etiology. Next generation sequencing has facilitated genetic examinations of rare inherited disorders during the recent years, thus allowing a suitable molecular diagnosis in the IEI patients. This review aimed to investigate the current findings about these techniques in the field of IEI, suggesting an efficient stepwise approach to molecular diagnosis of inborn errors of immunity.
When the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appeared, concerns about its course in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) arose. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, severity and risk factors of the more severe COVID-19 course among MS and NMOSD patients.
From March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021, 12 MS centres, representing 70% of the Czech MS and NMOSD population, reported laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases via the Czech nationwide register of MS and NMOSD patients (ReMuS). The main outcome was COVID-19 severity assessed on an 8-point scale with a cut-off at 4 (radiologically confirmed pneumonia) according to the World Health Organisation´s (WHO) COVID-19 severity assessment.
We identified 958 MS and 13 NMOSD patients, 50 MS and 4 NMOSD patients had pneumonia, 3 MS and 2 NMOSD patients died. The incidence of COVID-19 among patients with MS seems to be similar to the general Czech population. A multivariate logistic regression determined tld COVID-19 course contrary to NMOSD patients, however, higher BMI and age, anti-CD20 therapy and high-dose glucocorticoid treatment during the 2 months before COVID-19 onset were associated with pneumonia. Based on this study, we have already started an early administration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies and preferential vaccination in the risk group of patients.
The majority of MS patients had a mild COVID-19 course contrary to NMOSD patients, however, higher BMI and age, anti-CD20 therapy and high-dose glucocorticoid treatment during the 2 months before COVID-19 onset were associated with pneumonia. Based on this study, we have already started an early administration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies and preferential vaccination in the risk group of patients.
We conducted this study to estimated the time of conversion from relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) to SPMS and its early predictor factors.
In this retrospective study, demographic, clinical, and imaging data from MS patients at diagnosis were extracted. Cox proportional hazards model was used to assess the association between various baseline characteristics and conversion to SPMS. We also assessed the association brtween escalation and early intensive therapy approaches with transition to progressive phase.
Out of 1903 patients with RRMS at baseline, 293 (15.4%) patients progressed to SPMS during follow-up. The estimated number of patients converted to SPMS was 10% at 10-years, 50% at 20-years, and 93% at 30-years. On multivariate Cox regression analysis older age at onset (HR 1.067, 95%CI 1.048-1.085, p<0.001), smoking (HR 2.120, 95%CI 1.203-3.736, p=0.009), higher EDSS at onset (HR 1.199, 95%CI 1.109-1.295, p<0.001), motor dysfunction (HR 2.470, 95%CI 1.605-3.800, p<0.001), cerebellar dysfunction (HR 3.096, 95%CI 1.840-5.211, p<0.001), and presence of lesions in spinal cord (HR 0.573, 95%CI 0.297-0.989, p=0.042) increased the risk of conversion from RRMS to SPMS. No significant difference between escalation and EIT groups in the risk of transition to progressive phase (weighted HR=1.438; 95% CI 0.963, 2.147; p=0.076) was found.
Our data support previous observations that smoking is a modifiable risk factor for secondary progressive MS and confirms that spinal cord involvement, age, and more severe disease at onset are prognostic factors for converting to secondary progressive MS.
Our data support previous observations that smoking is a modifiable risk factor for secondary progressive MS and confirms that spinal cord involvement, age, and more severe disease at onset are prognostic factors for converting to secondary progressive MS.
Considering the potential COVID-19 impact on pwMS health and the importance of vaccination for this population, we decided to assess (a) pwMS' beliefs and knowledge on COVID-19 pandemic; (b) their acceptance towards COVID-19 vaccination and (c) pwMS' opinions on general vaccination.
Observational study, based on a cross-sectional (10-20
September 2020) online survey, conducted in a cohort of pwMS' followed at two Portuguese hospitals. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/curcumin-analog-compound-c1.html The survey included measures to characterize the sample and a questionnaire designed to assess the topics defined for this study.
270 respondents completed the full survey (response rate 58.2%). pwMS greatest concern during the pandemic was an aggravation of MS, especially by patients older than 50 years old. Almost 40% of the patients older than 50 felt that the pandemic negatively affected their MS related medical assistance. Most patients believed they would recover from COVID-19 infection. More than half of the responders feared a MS aggravation if they got COVID-19; this was more pronounced in patients with progressive MS.