Obesity: a critical risk factor in the COVID19 pandemic
S Kwok, S Adam, JH Ho, Z Iqbal, P Turkington… - Clinical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is an emerging independent risk factor for susceptibility to and severity of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome …
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome …
[HTML][HTML] Obesity and infectious diseases: pathophysiology and epidemiology of a double pandemic condition
G Pugliese, A Liccardi, C Graziadio, L Barrea… - International Journal of …, 2022 - nature.com
The current pandemic due to widespread SARS-CoV-19 infection has again highlighted the
role of obesity, whose global prevalence increased up to 13%, as a risk factor for both …
role of obesity, whose global prevalence increased up to 13%, as a risk factor for both …
Association of obesity with disease severity among patients with coronavirus disease 2019
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the potential association of obesity and other
chronic diseases with severe outcomes, such as intensive care unit (ICU) admission and …
chronic diseases with severe outcomes, such as intensive care unit (ICU) admission and …
[HTML][HTML] The role of nutrition in COVID-19 susceptibility and severity of disease: a systematic review
Background Many nutrients have powerful immunomodulatory actions with the potential to
alter susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, progression to …
alter susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, progression to …
[HTML][HTML] The incidence of COVID-19 in patients with metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A population-based study
Background The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged from China in 2019 and
rapidly spread worldwide. Patients with metabolic comorbid conditions are more susceptible …
rapidly spread worldwide. Patients with metabolic comorbid conditions are more susceptible …
[HTML][HTML] Targeting FcRn for immunomodulation: benefits, risks, and practical considerations
HH Peter, HD Ochs, C Cunningham-Rundles… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The neonatal fragment crystallizable (Fc) receptor (FcRn) functions as a recycling
mechanism to prevent degradation and extend the half-life of IgG and albumin in the …
mechanism to prevent degradation and extend the half-life of IgG and albumin in the …
[HTML][HTML] A randomised controlled study shows supplementation of overweight and obese adults with lactobacilli and bifidobacteria reduces bodyweight and improves …
In an exploratory, block-randomised, parallel, double-blind, single-centre, placebo-
controlled superiority study (ISRCTN12562026, funded by Cultech Ltd), 220 Bulgarian …
controlled superiority study (ISRCTN12562026, funded by Cultech Ltd), 220 Bulgarian …
Probiotics reduce self-reported symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in overweight and obese adults: should we be considering probiotics during viral …
Gut microbiome manipulation to alter the gut-lung axis may potentially protect humans
against respiratory infections, and clinical trials of probiotics show promise in this regard in …
against respiratory infections, and clinical trials of probiotics show promise in this regard in …
[HTML][HTML] Relation of dietary factors with infection and mortality rates of COVID-19 across the world
DM Abdulah, AB Hassan - The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective Poor dietary habits are considered to be the second-leading risk factors for
mortality and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in the world. Dietary patterns are different …
mortality and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in the world. Dietary patterns are different …
[HTML][HTML] Ketogenic diet as a preventive and supportive care for COVID-19 patients
E Gangitano, R Tozzi, O Gandini, M Watanabe… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Severe obesity is associated with an increased risk of admission to intensive care units and
need for invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with COVID-19. The association of …
need for invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with COVID-19. The association of …