ABSTRACT
The disease COVID-19 is brought on by SARS-CoV-2, a brand-new coronavirus. Following its detection by the WHO, this novel virus was found on December 31, 2019, in a number of individuals in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, who had viral pneumonia. This study was carried out in Al-Amal Hospital in Najaf Governorate on a group of 50 patients who had been infected with Coronavirus. The results revealed substantial disparities among the infected, as the average rates of PCT in the serum were practically identical. Those in critical condition had a three-fold higher fatality risk than patients in moderate condition, according to our data. That there is a substantial difference in NLR between the groups of moderate and severe COVID-19 patients, as they have considerably greater NLR in all patients. Statistical analysis revealed that in the severe group, NLR and PCT were strongly linked infected with COVID-19 pneumonia (P 0.05).In the severe group, NLR and PCT were positively associated. Furthermore, in the severe group, multifactorial logistic regression analysis for NLR, PCT, and NLR was found to be an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 pneumonia and severe COVID-19 pneumonia.Copyright © 2023, Colegio de Farmaceuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. All rights reserved.
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects on the socio-economic and well beings of Malaysians. The objective of the study is to find the effects of the pandemic on university students both on the technical side, such as the sufficiency of infrastructure and the internet to support online teaching and learning (T&L), as well as on the social side, such as stress level and focus on the study. The nationwide study on the effect of the pandemic on Malaysian varsities students was conducted at the end of 2020. There are many important issues uncovered in this study ranging from the technical side, such as internet-ready programs, socio-economic side, to the psychological perspectives. It shall provide invaluable insights to the related ministries while preparing appropriate reactions during the recovery period. The survey revealed that almost 74% of students highlighted that internet coverage and connectivity was the main issue in online T&L. Although statistics show that 90% of Malaysian households have access to the internet, 49% of students reported that their internet connections were poor. The effects of the pandemic are far-reaching, students belonging to the most vulnerable category find themselves in the most non-conducive place to learn, and they are disturbed by siblings. The socio-economics impacts brought about by the pandemic cause ripple effects onto their families. The government distribution of relief aids has lessened the burden of many people, including students;nevertheless, much improvement could be made, especially in the internet facility and coverage. © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press