Response of Information Technology Companies in Europe to the World Health Organization's Announcement of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lyroudi, Katerina; Morina, Fatbardha; Balomenou, Chrysanthi

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“…In March 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, prompting rigorous measures worldwide to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and prevent healthcare systems, including the National Health Service (NHS), from becoming overwhelmed [ 1 ]. These measures were essential for effective pandemic management and easing the burden on healthcare resources [ 2 ].…”

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Unchanged Faces of Acute Appendicitis: Exploring Presentation and Treatment Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bavikatte,

Isswiasi,

Farag

2024

Cureus

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Introduction The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the implementation of novel guidelines for managing appendicitis, prompting an evaluation of its effects on patient presentation and treatment at a district general hospital. Healthcare facilities worldwide have adapted protocols to meet the unique challenges of the pandemic, ensuring safe and efficient care. Our study assesses the pandemic's influence on patient demographics, clinical outcomes, surgical procedures, and adherence to guidelines among individuals undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery. Through this investigation, we aimed to determine whether significant deviations occurred in managing acute appendicitis amidst the pandemic. Methodology Consecutive adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with acute appendicitis were included in two cohorts for this retrospective analysis, comparing cases treated during the COVID-19 pandemic period (April to September 2020) with those treated one year prior. All patients underwent standardized assessments upon emergency department admission, including imaging studies and COVID-19 testing. Demographics, laboratory results, surgical details, and outcomes were compared between the pre- and post-pandemic groups, focusing on their overall management. Results The research involved a total of 172 individuals. During the pandemic (April to September 2020), 91 of these participants underwent surgery, which is more than the 81 individuals who had surgery during the same period the previous year (April to September 2019). Preoperative C-reactive protein levels were significantly higher in the pandemic group ( P = 0.0455). The time from admission to surgery was shorter in the pandemic group (7.5 ± 4.6 vs. 5.8 ± 4.9; P = 0.0155). The overall operative and laparoscopic operative times were longer in the pandemic group (65 vs. 71 minutes, P = 0.391, and 55 vs. 62 minutes, P = 0.1424, respectively). However, these differences were not statistically significant. The number of patients presenting with complicated appendicitis was significantly higher in the pandemic group than in the nonpandemic group (44.4% vs. 61.4%; P = 0.034). The length of stay was shorter in the pandemic group ( P = 0.53). Conclusions Our study suggests that surgery for acute appendicitis remains safe and feasible during the COVID-19 pandemic, with comparable outcomes. However, we noted an increase in the number of patients presenting with complicated appendicitis, possibly influenced by national pandemic guidelines in the United Kingdom. Despite this trend, our findings affirm the continued effectiveness of surgical management for acute appendicitis during the pandemic, highlighting the adaptability of healthcare systems in addressing emergent medical needs under challenging circumstances.

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Unchanged Faces of Acute Appendicitis: Exploring Presentation and Treatment Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bavikatte,

Isswiasi,

Farag

2024

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Systemic View of the Role of Higher Educational Institutions in the Great Reset

Pejić Bach,

Suša Vugec,

Khawaja

et al. 2024

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The Great Reset is a concept proposed by the World Economic Forum to rebuild the global economy sustainably following the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising stakeholder capitalism, greener practices, and more equitable social contracts. However, most of the literature focuses on the role of business and government actors in the Great Reset. At the same time, research that considers the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) is lacking. However, HEIs have the significant capacity to support various aspects of the Great Reset. In this work, we examine different mechanisms by which HEIs could bring change, such as fostering the growth of workforce skills, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, participating in community development and others. A survey on a sample of university professors, postdoctoral researchers, and research assistants has been conducted with the goal of evaluating the degree to which HEIs have played a role in influencing economic recovery after COVID-19, leveraging the industry 4.0, enhancing regional development, revitalising global cooperation, formulating sustainable business models, restoring environmental well-being, and restructuring social contracts, skills, and employment opportunities. A two-step cluster analysis has been conducted, indicating that HEIs played different roles in the Great Reset process, being the Leaders, Followers and Laggers. We found a significant difference between the various groups of respondents according to their scientific field, position, and region regarding the perception of the role played by their HEIs in influencing economic recovery after COVID-19. The position of the respondents contributed to their perception of the role that their HEIs participated in the process of the Great Reset, with the assistant professors perceiving the most often that their HEIs are Leaders. Additionally, the scientific field and region of the HEI also impacted their role in the Great Reset, with the HEIs from technology and countries outside of Europe being the Leaders most often. On the other hand, Followers and Laggers were equally from social sciences and other fields and European countries.

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Response of Information Technology Companies in Europe to the World Health Organization's Announcement of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Unchanged Faces of Acute Appendicitis: Exploring Presentation and Treatment Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unchanged Faces of Acute Appendicitis: Exploring Presentation and Treatment Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Systemic View of the Role of Higher Educational Institutions in the Great Reset

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