[HTML][HTML] NLRP3 inflammasome activation in COVID-19: an interlink between risk factors and disease severity
NLRP3 inflammasome is a critical immune component that plays a crucial role in mounting
innate immune responses. The deleterious effects of inflammasome activation have been …
innate immune responses. The deleterious effects of inflammasome activation have been …
[HTML][HTML] Immune mechanisms associated with sex-based differences in severe COVID-19 clinical outcomes
CG Arnold, A Libby, A Vest, A Hopkinson… - Biology of sex …, 2022 - Springer
Background Although biological males and females are equally likely to become infected
with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), evidence has …
with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), evidence has …
[HTML][HTML] Predicting the COVID-19 vaccine receive intention based on the theory of reasoned action in the south of Iran
Abstract Background Vaccination against Covid 19 disease was based on rational practice
theory. One of the most effective methods to control the COVID-19 pandemic is extensive …
theory. One of the most effective methods to control the COVID-19 pandemic is extensive …
[HTML][HTML] The predisposition of smokers to COVID-19 infection: A mini-review of global perspectives
S Chattopadhyay, L Malayil, S Kaukab, Z Merenstein… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Both SARS-CoV-2 and smoking tobacco adversely impact the respiratory system, damaging
the airways and impairing lung function. While some studies have identified a positive …
the airways and impairing lung function. While some studies have identified a positive …
A global country‐level analysis of the relationship between obesity and COVID‐19 cases and mortality
Aim To assess the association of country‐level obesity prevalence with COVID‐19 case and
mortality rates, to evaluate the impact of obesity prevalence on worldwide variation. Methods …
mortality rates, to evaluate the impact of obesity prevalence on worldwide variation. Methods …
[HTML][HTML] Plasma leptin is increased in intensive care patients with COVID-19—an investigation performed in the PronMed-cohort
COVID-19 has shaken the world and intensive care units (ICU) have been challenged by
numerous patients suffering from a previously unknown disease. Leptin is a polypeptide …
numerous patients suffering from a previously unknown disease. Leptin is a polypeptide …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 vaccine trust among clients in a sample of California residential substance use treatment programs
CL Masson, C McCuistian, E Straus, S Elahi… - Drug and Alcohol …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) are at a significantly higher
risk for coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) and have higher rates of COVID-19 related …
risk for coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) and have higher rates of COVID-19 related …
[HTML][HTML] Combination of angiotensin (1-7) agonists and convalescent plasma as a new strategy to overcome angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) inhibition for the …
H Issa, AH Eid, B Berry, V Takhviji, A Khosravi… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently the most concerning health problem …
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently the most concerning health problem …
[HTML][HTML] Perceived susceptibility to and seriousness of COVID-19: associations of risk perceptions with changes in smoking behavior
EA Vogel, L Henriksen, NC Schleicher… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
During the COVID-19 pandemic, studies have documented increased and decreased
cigarette smoking among adults. Individual differences in the perceived susceptibility and …
cigarette smoking among adults. Individual differences in the perceived susceptibility and …
[HTML][HTML] E-cigarette vape and lung ACE2 expression: Implications for coronavirus vulnerability
Evidence in humans suggests a correlation between nicotine smoking and severe
respiratory symptoms with COVID-19 infection. In lung tissue, angiotensin-converting …
respiratory symptoms with COVID-19 infection. In lung tissue, angiotensin-converting …