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ArticleInternational journal of biometeorology2021

Heat risk exacerbation potential for neurology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and related isolation.

Alex Buoite Stella, Davide Filingeri, Nicholas Ravanelli, Shawnda A Morrison, Miloš Ajčević, Giovanni Furlanis, Paolo Manganotti

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Article in International journal of biometeorology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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7 authors.

Alex Buoite StellaClinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Cattinara University Hospital ASUGI, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, 447, 34149, Trieste, Italy. abuoitestella@units.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4871-7022
Davide FilingeriTHERMOSENSELAB, Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.
Nicholas RavanelliSchool of Kinesiology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada.
Shawnda A MorrisonFaculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Miloš AjčevićClinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Cattinara University Hospital ASUGI, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, 447, 34149, Trieste, Italy.
Giovanni FurlanisClinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Cattinara University Hospital ASUGI, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, 447, 34149, Trieste, Italy.
Paolo ManganottiClinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Cattinara University Hospital ASUGI, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume, 447, 34149, Trieste, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

COVID-19 may increase the risk of heat-related symptoms during hot weather since vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with neurological disabilities, must continue to self-isolate, often indoors. Within the chronic neurological patient population, indoor conditions in summer months present a hazard because of impaired and/or altered thermoregulation, including poor hydration status due to both autonomic and behavioral dysfunction(s). To address this increased risk, telemedicine protocols should include an assessment of the patient's environmental parameters, and when combined with physiological data from wearable devices, identify those with neurological diseases who are at higher risk of heat illness. Personalized medicine during times of self-isolation must be encouraged, and using smart technology in ambient assisted living solutions, including e-health to monitor physiological parameters are highly recommended, not only during extreme weather conditions but also during times of increased isolation and vulnerability.

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COVID-19NeurologyAgedHot TemperatureHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Climate changeCOVID-19e-HealthHeat illnessNeurological diseasesPhysical distancing

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PMID33161465
PMCPMC7648853

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