An update on drugs with therapeutic potential for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) treatment
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century
with more than 257 million cases and over 5.17 million deaths reported worldwide (as of …
with more than 257 million cases and over 5.17 million deaths reported worldwide (as of …
Why is COVID-19 less severe in children? A review of the proposed mechanisms underlying the age-related difference in severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections
P Zimmermann, N Curtis - Archives of disease in childhood, 2021 - adc.bmj.com
In contrast to other respiratory viruses, children have less severe symptoms when infected
with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this …
with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this …
Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of aggregate data from randomised controlled trials
DA Jolliffe, CA Camargo, JD Sluyter… - The lancet Diabetes & …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background A 2017 meta-analysis of data from 25 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of
vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) revealed …
vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) revealed …
[HTML][HTML] Role of vitamin D in preventing of COVID-19 infection, progression and severity
N Ali - Journal of infection and public health, 2020 - Elsevier
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created a global public health crisis. Little is known about the
protective factors of this infection. Therefore, preventive health measures that can reduce the …
protective factors of this infection. Therefore, preventive health measures that can reduce the …
Quarantine during COVID-19 outbreak: Changes in diet and physical activity increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
Abstract Aims CoV-19/SARS-CoV-2 is a highly pathogenic virus that is causing a global
pandemic with a high number of deaths and infected people. To contain the diffusion of …
pandemic with a high number of deaths and infected people. To contain the diffusion of …
Mechanisms in endocrinology: vitamin D and COVID-19
JP Bilezikian, D Bikle, M Hewison… - European journal of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic has generated an explosion
of interest both in the mechanisms of infection leading to dissemination and expression of …
of interest both in the mechanisms of infection leading to dissemination and expression of …
Optimal nutritional status for a well-functioning immune system is an important factor to protect against viral infections
Public health practices including handwashing and vaccinations help reduce the spread
and impact of infections. Nevertheless, the global burden of infection is high, and additional …
and impact of infections. Nevertheless, the global burden of infection is high, and additional …
[HTML][HTML] The link between COVID-19 and VItamin D (VIVID): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Disease severity and mortality rates due to COVID-19 infection are greater in
the elderly and chronically ill patients, populations at high risk for vitamin D deficiency …
the elderly and chronically ill patients, populations at high risk for vitamin D deficiency …
[HTML][HTML] Evidence that vitamin D supplementation could reduce risk of influenza and COVID-19 infections and deaths
WB Grant, H Lahore, SL McDonnell, CA Baggerly… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health measures that can reduce
the risk of infection and death in addition to quarantines are desperately needed. This article …
the risk of infection and death in addition to quarantines are desperately needed. This article …
Perspective: Vitamin D deficiency and COVID‐19 severity–plausibly linked by latitude, ethnicity, impacts on cytokines, ACE2 and thrombosis
Background SARS‐CoV‐2 coronavirus infection ranges from asymptomatic through to fatal
COVID‐19 characterized by a 'cytokine storm'and lung failure. Vitamin D deficiency has …
COVID‐19 characterized by a 'cytokine storm'and lung failure. Vitamin D deficiency has …