The obesity paradox refers to extant evidence showing that obesity in older subjects or in
patients with several chronic diseases may be protective and associated with decreased …

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity is related to several comorbidities such as type 2
diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and various types of cancers. While …

Background In association with the rapid lengthening of life expectancy and the ever-rising
prevalence of obesity, many studies explored in the elderly the phenomenon usually defined …

Tobacco smoking is a major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). These diseases share common …

COVID‐19 crisis has lasted since the late 2019 to the present day. The severity of the
disease is positively correlated with several factors, such as age and coexisting diseases …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a widespread socially significant disease.
The development of COPD involves the innate immune system. Interestingly, the regulation …

Most patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) present with
hallmark features of airway mucus hypersecretion, including cough and expectoration …

Background Population-based data regarding the prognostic implications of hepatic
steatosis have been inconsistent. We examined the association between the fatty liver index …

Objective To describe the characteristics and prognosis of patients with COPD admitted to
the hospital due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods The SEMI-COVID registry is an ongoing …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are
common diseases that strongly impact the quality and length of life. Their coexistence is …