During the early phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, design,
development, validation, verification and implementation of diagnostic tests were actively …

Background Surgeons need guidance regarding appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic based on scientific evidence rather than availability …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine hospital services globally. This
study estimated the total number of adult elective operations that would be cancelled …

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many firms lacked a strategy to cope with
disruptions and maintain resiliency. In this study, we develop a measurement method to …

How the impact of the COVID‐19 stay‐at‐home orders is influencing physical, mental and
financial health among vulnerable populations, including those with obesity is unknown. The …

Importance Little is known about changes in obstetric outcomes during the COVID-19
pandemic. Objective To assess whether obstetric outcomes and pregnancy-related …

The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of working during the early stage of
the COVID‐19 pandemic on the well‐being of staff at one 600‐bed acute hospital in …

Several places across the world are experiencing a steep surge in COVID-19 infections.
Face masks have become increasingly accepted as one of the most effective means for …

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first reported at the end of 2019 has impacted
almost every aspect of life as we know it. This paper focuses on the incidence of the disease …

Abstract Background Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 vaccination could support safer elective
surgery. Vaccine numbers are limited so this study aimed to inform their prioritization by …