The clinical course and outcome of COVID-19 are highly variable, ranging from
asymptomatic infections to severe disease and death. Understanding the risk factors of …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is evolving rapidly
worldwide. Objective To evaluate the risk of serious adverse outcomes in patients with …

Rationale: High intake of dietary fiber may have antiinflammatory properties and be
protective against respiratory morbidity. Objectives: We examined the relationship between …

Background Although 50 years represents middle age among uninfected individuals,
studies have shown that persons living with HIV (PWH) begin to demonstrate elevated risk …

Background There is still a lack of tools to assess the prognosis of ischemic stroke patients
induced by hypertension. In this study, we built a novel prognostic assessment model for …

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) initially occurred in December 2019
and triggered a public health emergency. The increasing number of deaths due to this …

Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease
associated with reduced life expectancy, increased morbidity, mortality, and cost. This study …

Background Elderly patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are at higher risk for
complications and health care resources expenditure. No previous study has assessed the …

Background The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly infectious and
pandemic disease with a variable mode of action. Patients with underlying illnesses such as …

The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the world, leaving the mainstream medical system
handicapped with no proven treatment at one end and the ambiguities regarding the …