Coronavirus disease 2019-The principles of the curve, explained simply.
Head Neck
; 42(7): 1539-1542, 2020 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-457356
ABSTRACT
In the setting of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the concept of the disease curve has become ubiquitous in medicine and across society. Nevertheless, even among medical specialists, there are common misconception about the curve and how it affects population outcomes. This article provides a simple review of the various population dynamics at play. Principles such as the area under the curve and the threshold of capacity are discussed and simply conceptualized. Understanding the fundamental characteristics of a problem can allow us to see it with more clarity. By the end of the article, the reader will gain an effortless a sense of insight on this topic.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
/
Epidemiologic Measurements
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Coronavirus Infections
/
Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Head Neck
Journal subject:
Neoplasms
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Hed.26289
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