scholarly journals Early Detection of Exacerbation of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection using Fitbit (DEXTERITY Pilot Study) (Preprint)

10.2196/30819 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kan Yamagami ◽  
Akihiro Nomura ◽  
Mitsuhiro Kometani ◽  
Masaya Shimojima ◽  
Kenji Sakata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

scholarly journals Identification of SARS-CoV-2 and Enteroviruses in Sewage Water—A Pilot Study

Viruses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Anda Băicuș ◽  
Carmen Maria Cherciu ◽  
Mihaela Lazăr
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Sewage Water ◽  
Specific Test ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Rapid Tests ◽  
Pcr Assays

Due to the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), combined with the risk of polio importation from Ukraine, we evaluated the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and enteroviruses in 25 sewage water samples from Romania, concentrated using the WHO method between January 2020 and January 2021. Surveillance for enteroviruses and SARS-CoV-2 are relevant in the calculation of prevalence estimates as well as early detection of the introduction or disappearance of these viruses. For SARS-CoV-2 detection, we used two immunochromatographic nucleocapsid antigenic tests as well as real-time PCR assays, produced for respiratory samples. The isolation of cell culture lines, in accordance with the WHO recommendations, was carried out for enterovirus detection. Twenty-three of the samples investigated were positive in rapid tests for SARS-CoV-2, while the RNA of SARS-CoV-2, detected with Respiratory 2.1 plus a panel Biofire Film array, was present in eight samples. The Allplex 2019-nCoV assay was used for the validation of the tests. There were three genes detected in one sample, E, RdPR, and N, two genes, E and RdPR, in one sample, two genes, RdPR and N, in four samples, one gene, RdPR, in five samples and one gene, N, in one sample. Eight samples were positive for non-polio enteroviruses, and no poliovirus strains were isolated. This study suggests the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and enteroviruses in Romanian sewage water in 2020. As such, our results indicate that a rapid, more specific test should be developed especially for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage water.

scholarly journals Safe On-Boat Resuscitation by Lifeguards in COVID-19 Era: A Pilot Study Comparing Three Sets of Personal Protective Equipment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Roberto Barcala-Furelos ◽  
Cristian Abelairas-Gómez ◽  
Alejandra Alonso-Calvete ◽  
Francisco Cano-Noguera ◽  
Aida Carballo-Fazanes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Prehospital Care ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Preparation Time

Abstract Introduction: On-boat resuscitation can be applied by lifeguards in an inflatable rescue boat (IRB). Due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2) and recommendations for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), prehospital care procedures need to be re-evaluated. The objective of this study was to determine how the use of PPE influences the amount of preparation time needed before beginning actual resuscitation and the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR; QCPR) on an IRB. Methods: Three CPR tests were performed by 14 lifeguards, in teams of two, wearing different PPE: (1) Basic PPE (B-PPE): gloves, a mask, and protective glasses; (2) Full PPE (F-PPE): B-PPE + a waterproof apron; and (3) Basic PPE + plastic blanket (B+PPE). On-boat resuscitation using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter was performed sailing at 20km/hour. Results: Using B-PPE takes less time and is significantly faster than F-PPE (B-PPE 17 [SD = 2] seconds versus F-PPE 69 [SD = 17] seconds; P = .001), and the use of B+PPE is slightly higher (B-PPE 17 [SD = 2] seconds versus B+PPE 34 [SD = 6] seconds; P = .002). The QCPR remained similar in all three scenarios (P >.05), reaching values over 79%. Conclusion: The use of PPE during on-board resuscitation is feasible and does not interfere with quality when performed by trained lifeguards. The use of a plastic blanket could be a quick and easy alternative to offer extra protection to lifeguards during CPR on an IRB.

Feasibility of Early Detection of Cystic Fibrosis Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations by Exhaled Breath Condensate Metabolomics: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 550-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoling Zang ◽  
María Eugenia Monge ◽  
Nael A. McCarty ◽  
Arlene A. Stecenko ◽  
Facundo M. Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Exhaled Breath Condensate ◽  
Exhaled Breath ◽  
Pulmonary Exacerbations ◽  
Breath Condensate

Implementation of service screening with mammography in Sweden: from pilot study to nationwide programme

2000 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Olsson ◽  
I. Andersson ◽  
I. Karlberg ◽  
N. Bjurstam ◽  
E. Frodis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Mammography Screening ◽  
Recall Rate ◽  
County Council ◽  
National Average ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Average Recall

Establishment of mammography screening in Sweden has progressed logically from pilot study through clinical trials to service screening. Screening with mammography for early detection of breast cancer has been provided by all Sweden's 26 county councils since 1997. It took 23 years from the initial pilot study through clinical trials to the establishment of mammography service screening through out Sweden.In the screening rounds completed by 1995–96, and provided by all but one county council, 1 040 000 women participated, corresponding to 81% of those invited. The national average recall rate was 2.2%, and consequently 23 000 women were recalled for additional investigations. Eleven county councils invited women aged 40–74, six invited women aged 50–69, the remaining eight invited women between both these age intervals.Mammography outside screening programmes—clinical mammography—is available throughout Sweden. About 100 000 women a year were referred for clinical mammography and about 50% of these were either younger or older than those invited for screening. A negative relation between the use of clinical mammography and participation in the screening programmes was noticed.

scholarly journals Beyond Cervical Length: A Pilot Study of Ultrasonic Attenuation for Early Detection of Preterm Birth Risk

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (11) ◽  
pp. 3023-3029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara L. McFarlin ◽  
Viksit Kumar ◽  
Timothy A. Bigelow ◽  
Douglas G. Simpson ◽  
Rosemary C. White-Traut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Ultrasonic Attenuation ◽  
Cervical Length
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