Characterizing cancer and COVID-19 outcomes using electronic health records.
Youngran KimLiang ZhuHuili ZhuXiaojin LiYan HuangChunhui GuHeather BushCaroline ChungGuo-Qiang ZhangPublished in: PloS one (2022)
Individuals with cancer had higher risks for 30-day mortality and hospitalization after SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to patients without cancer. More specifically, patients with a cancer diagnosis within 1 year and those receiving active treatment were more vulnerable to worse COVID-19 outcomes.
Keyphrases
- papillary thyroid
- squamous cell
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- electronic health record
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- coronary artery disease
- newly diagnosed
- lymph node metastasis
- childhood cancer
- squamous cell carcinoma
- metabolic syndrome
- ejection fraction
- cardiovascular disease
- risk assessment
- adipose tissue
- cardiovascular events
- peritoneal dialysis
- climate change
- human health
- clinical decision support