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“Hydroxychloroquine in patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis.”
Backgrounds and aims: The role of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the treatment of COVID-19 is not fully
known. We studied the efficacy of HCQ compared to the control in COVID-19 subjects on - a. viral
clearance measured by ...
Doctors and healthcare workers at frontline of COVID 19 epidemic: Admiration, a pat on the back, and need for extreme caution
Dr Li Wenliang (China), an ophthalmologist in Wuhan General
Hospital, was a hero in more ways than one. He was first to warn
about possible outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS) like illness (later termed ...
Telemedicine for diabetes care in India during COVID19 pandemic and national lockdown period: Guidelines for physicians
Background and aims: In view of restrictions on mobility of patients because of COVID-19 pandemic, faceto-face consultations are difficult. We sought to study the feasibility of telemedicine in this scenario.
Methods: ...
Estimation of effects of nationwide lockdown for containing coronavirus infection on worsening of glycosylated haemoglobin and increase in diabetes-related complications: A simulation model using multivariate regression analysis
Introduction: and aims: To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID19) total lockdown is in
place in India from March 24, 2020 for 21 days. In this study, we aim to assess the impact of the duration
of the lockdown ...
Diabetes in COVID-19: Prevalence, pathophysiology, prognosis and practical considerations
Background and aims: High prevalence of diabetes makes it an important comorbidity in patients with
COVID-19. We sought to review and analyze the data regarding the association between diabetes and
COVID-19, pathophysiology ...
Effects of nationwide lockdown during COVID-19 epidemic on lifestyle and other medical issues of patients with type 2 diabetes in north India
Background and aims: During the current pandemic of COVID-19, India is under lockdown which could
cause disruption in diet and lifestyle in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We aimed to study lifestyle
changes and ...
Contentious issues and evolving concepts in the clinical presentation and management of patients with COVID-19 infectionwith reference to use of therapeutic and other drugs used in Co-morbid diseases (Hypertension, diabetes etc)
Background and aims: Multiple issues in management of COVID have emerged, but confusion persists
regarding rational interpretation. Aim of this brief review is to review these issues based on current
literature.
Methods: ...
