Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with significant
morbidity and mortality worldwide. In addition to those with advanced age and co …

Overweight and obesity are defined as an unnecessary accumulation of fat, which poses a
risk to health. It is a well-identified risk factor for increased mortality due to heightened rates …

An altered immune response to pathogens has been suggested to explain increased
susceptibility to infectious diseases in patients with diabetes. Recent evidence has …

Obesity is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality from coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19). The risk is related to the cytokine storm, a major contributor to multiorgan …

Accumulating evidence suggests that obesity is a major risk factor for the initiation,
progression, and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The European …

An influenza-like virus named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-
2) is responsible for COVID-19 disease and spread worldwide within a short time. COVID-19 …

Background Individuals with diabetes are at a greater risk of hospitalization and mortality
resulting from viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID …

Coronaviruses are constantly circulating in humans, causing common colds and mild
respiratory infections. In contrast, infection with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome …

Epidemiological studies indicate an inverse correlation between the prevalence of the so-
called western diseases, such as obesity and metabolic syndrome, and the exposure to …

Background and aims The outbreak of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, causes a
respiratory disease and individuals with pre-existing cardiometabolic disorders display …