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Introduction Chronic fatigue is a persistent condition in patients who had infections and in cancer patients. SARS-CoV-2 infection can have long-term effects, collectively referred to long-Covid and we studied the effects of a nutritional supplement containing minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants (Apportal®) on chronic fatigue and quality of life in these patients. The aim of the present study is to correlate results we obtained on fatigue status in post Covid patients with the ability of Apportal to ameliorate chronic fatigue status in cancer patients Methods Materials: At the beginning of the treatment (T0), after 14 days (T1) and 28 days (T2), general fatigue, mental fatigue and Quality of Life indexes were evaluated through specific questionnaires Results Results from 201 subjects showed a significant improvement in analyzed indexes. The main significant improvement was observed after 14 days, the RTE trend about quality of life, health status, FACIT-Fatigue and mental fatigue was statistically significant (p <0.0001). The data of FACIT-questionnaire showed an improvement of at least 1 unit in 76.62% after 14 days and in 90.05% of subjects after 28 days. Conclusions Supplement can reduce chronic fatigue and improve quality of life in post Covid patients. Looking at the results, we are confident that the supplement could be a promising supportive care for cancer patients to ameliorate fatigue conditions. Specific study should be performed.
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Dentists are healthcare professionals who are at high risk of infection and transmission of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). The primary objective of the present study was to evaluate the changes in clinical practice made by Brazilian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic. From June 22 to July 13, 2020, an online questionnaire was sent to dentists using Google Forms. After providing consent, 1,178 dentists answered questions regarding their knowledge and clinical experiences related to COVID-19. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, Fisher's exact, or Kruskal-Wallis tests, with a significance level of 5%. Brazilian dentists significantly changed their routine dental practices. Biosafety measures were added in their offices by 98% of the dentists, increasing operating costs for 88.3% of dentists. Greater discomfort due to the increase in personal protection equipment (PPE) worn during the pandemic was reported by 58.6%. Furthermore, 84.2% reduced heir hours of service. It was found that the dentists decreased their workload, used additional PPE, and took additional biosafety measures.