Current Research

COVID-19 Published Articles by UAB Faculty

Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of SARS-CoV-2, a global urgent public health alert! December 1, 2021
No abstract
Shou-Jiang Gao
Real-world effectiveness of the mRNA-1273 vaccine against COVID-19: Interim results from a prospective observational cohort study December 1, 2021
BACKGROUND: Phase 3 trials found mRNA-1273 was highly effective in preventing COVID-19. We conducted a prospective cohort study at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) to determine the real-world vaccine effectiveness (VE) of mRNA-1273 in preventing COVID-19 infection and severe disease.
Katia J Bruxvoort
Trainee and Faculty Perceptions of Remote PACS Workstations and Next Steps in a Large US Academic Medical Institution November 30, 2021
CONCLUSIONS: Onsite teaching is important for the education of residents, particularly for lower-level residents. However, the adoption of a hybrid model in an academic setting may prove beneficial for faculty wellness and recruitment of the next generation.
Rachel Zimmerman Bass
Examining the association among fear of COVID-19, psychological distress, and delays in cancer care November 30, 2021
CONCLUSIONS: Fear of COVID-19 is linked to psychological distress and delays in care among patients with cancer. Furthermore, those who are personally impacted see exacerbated cancer care delays. Timely psychosocial support and health care coordination are critical to meet increased care needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nicole E Caston
Widespread cutaneous reaction to the Johnson & Johnson Ad26.COV2.S vaccine November 29, 2021
No abstract
Josiah Sowell
Parent intentions to vaccinate children with autism spectrum disorder against COVID-19 November 27, 2021
CONCLUSIONS: Though parents usually trust recommendations from pediatric healthcare providers to make decisions about their child's health, these findings suggest that relying on trusted relationships alone may not be sufficient when discussing COVID-19 vaccines and that additional education to bolster vaccine confidence may be needed.
Kristen Choi
Glycosylation and disulfide bonding of wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein November 24, 2021
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the etiologic agent of COVID-19, uses its spike (S) glycoprotein anchored in the viral membrane to enter host cells. The S glycoprotein is the major target for neutralizing antibodies elicited by natural infection and by vaccines. Approximately 35% of the SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein consists of carbohydrate, which can influence virus infectivity and […]
Shijian Zhang
Transitioning to telehealth during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: Perspectives from partners of women with cystic fibrosis and healthcare providers November 23, 2021
OBJECTIVES: Cystic fibrosis is a chronic, genetic disease that primarily affects the respiratory system. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has altered how people with cystic fibrosis receive healthcare. This paper explores the perceptions of cystic fibrosis healthcare providers and partners of women with cystic fibrosis regarding the use of telehealth in routine cystic fibrosis healthcare […]
Jessica Corcoran
Who, what, and when-effective therapy for severe COVID-19 November 23, 2021
No abstract
Daniel A Kelmenson
Implementing a graduate medical education anti-racism workshop at an academic university in the Southern USA November 23, 2021
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the social justice movement in early 2020 awakened many Americans to the health disparities and health care inequities affecting Black communities. This heightened awareness has strengthened the call to address social determinants of health, like racism. Physicians can play an important role in dismantling racism through knowledge of implicit biases […]
Tina Simpson
Accuracy of Machine Learning Models to Predict Mortality in COVID-19 Infection Using the Clinical and Laboratory Data at the Time of Admission November 22, 2021
Aim This study aimed to develop a predictive model to predict patients' mortality with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the basic medical data on the first day of admission. Methods The medical data including the demographic, clinical, and laboratory features on the first day of admission of clinically diagnosed COVID-19 patients were documented. The outcome […]
Mohsen Tabatabaie
Long-term use of immunosuppressive medicines and in-hospital COVID-19 outcomes: a retrospective cohort study using data from the National COVID Cohort Collaborative November 22, 2021
BACKGROUND: Many individuals take long-term immunosuppressive medications. We evaluated whether these individuals have worse outcomes when hospitalised with COVID-19 compared with non-immunosuppressed individuals.
Kathleen M Andersen
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Patient With Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Overlapping Between Differentiation Syndrome and COVID-19 November 22, 2021
Differentiation syndrome (DS) is a relatively common and severe complication in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) patients undergoing induction therapy with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and/or arsenic trioxide (ATO). DS is a multisystem disorder with pulmonary involvement. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is also a systemic […]
Jingrui Sui
The Content, Transmission, and Clarification Strategies of COVID-19 Related Rumors in China: A Descriptive Study November 22, 2021
CONCLUSIONS: Our results highlight the importance and urgency to monitor and correct false or misleading reports on websites and personal social media accounts. Circulation of rumors can influence public health, and governmental bodies should establish guidelines to monitor and mitigate the negative impact of such rumors.
Peishan Ning
The Year in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2021 November 21, 2021
This special article is the fourteenth in an annual series for the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. The authors thank the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Kaplan, and the editorial board for the opportunity to continue this series; namely, the research highlights of the past year in the specialty of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesiology. The major themes […]
Archer Kilbourne Martin
Cytidine deamination-induced perpetual immunity to SAR-CoV-2 infection is a potential new therapeutic target November 18, 2021
As the world is racing to develop perpetual immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The emergence of new viral strains, together with vaccination and reinfections, are all contributing to a long-term immunity against the deadly virus that has taken over the world since its introduction to humans in late December 2019. The discovery that more than […]
Asad Ullah
Universal SARS-CoV-2 testing for obstetric inpatient units across the United States November 18, 2021
CONCLUSIONS: Given the correlation between community and obstetric inpatient rates, the necessity of SARS-CoV-2 related healthcare resource utilization in obstetric inpatient units may be best-informed by surrounding community infection rates.
Jennifer Gilner
Teleassessments for Enrollment of Adults With Physical or Mobility Disability in a Home-Based Exercise Trial in Response to COVID-19: Usability Study November 18, 2021
CONCLUSIONS: The modified teleassessment protocol, in response to COVID-19 restrictions, may be a feasible process for enrolling adults with mobility impairment into a home exercise trial who otherwise would have not been able to participate.
Jereme Wilroy
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in a Global HIV Cohort November 18, 2021
Little is known regarding COVID-19 vaccination rates in people with HIV (PWH), a vulnerable population with significant morbidity from COVID-19. We assessed COVID-19 vaccination rates among 6952 PWH in the Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE) compared to region- and country-specific vaccination data. The global probability of COVID-19 vaccination through the end […]
Evelynne S Fulda
Sources of Distress and Coping Strategies Among Emergency Physicians During COVID-19 November 17, 2021
CONCLUSION: Emergency physicians have experienced high levels of psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those using avoidant coping strategies were most likely to experience depression, anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD, while humor and positive reframing were effective coping strategies.
Erin Dehon