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The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic led to the prohibition of group-based exercise and the cancellation of sporting events. Evaluation of respiratory aerosol emissions is necessary to quantify exerc...
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Open AccessCOVID-19 related concerns of people with long-term respiratory conditions: a qualitative study
The COVID-19 pandemic is having profound psychological impacts on populations globally, with increasing levels of stress, anxiety, and depression being reported, especially in people with pre-existing medical ...
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Open AccessSocial isolation, loneliness and physical performance in older-adults: fixed effects analyses of a cohort study
Isolation and loneliness are related to various aspects of health. Physical performance is a central component of health. However, its relationship with isolation and loneliness is not well understood. We ther...
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Open AccessThe accuracy of respiratory rate assessment by doctors in a London teaching hospital: a cross-sectional study
Respiratory rate (RR) is one of the most sensitive markers of a patient condition and a core aspect of multiple clinical assessment tools. Doctors use a number of methods to assess RR, including formal measure...
