Inflammatory Markers as Predictors of Onset and Recovery of Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients

Burak Celik • Fatih Gul • Hacı Huseyin Dere, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96003  Abstract Background Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are widely recognized as characteristic manifestations of COVID-19. However, the relationship between disease severity, inflammatory markers, and the…[...]

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Prognostic Value of Peripheral Blood in Different Infection Status in COVID-19 Patients

Zhu M , Cheng J , He L, et. al., DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S519226Objective:  To explore the value of the neutrophil CD64 (nCD64) index, monocytic HLA-DR (mHLA-DR), and the percentage of CD14+ monocytes in the prognosis of Coronavirus disease…[...]

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COVID-19 and Cataractogenesis: Mechanistic Insights into Viral-Induced Ocular Pathology

Abstract Cataracts, the leading cause of blindness worldwide, are traditionally associated with aging, oxidative stress, and metabolic disorders. However, emerging evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection may accelerate or precipitate cataract…[...]

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Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Lee CT , Wang PH , Cheng SL, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S523149 Background:  Research has demonstrated that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a negative prognostic factor for patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The long-term…[...]

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The Emergence of Escape Mutations in COVID-19 Following Anti-Spike Monoclonal Antibody Treatment: How Do We Tackle It?

Focosi D , Franchini M, Maggi F, Casadevall A, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S540928 Abstract: Treatment-emergent resistance to anti-Spike monoclonal antibody (mAb) was a largely unexpected and dramatic finding along the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergence of resistant strains was particularly…[...]

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Individuals Recovered from Severe COVID-19 are Predispose to Develop Atrial Fibrillation

Yılmaz M , Mirzaoğlu, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S527058Aim: One of the primary contributors of the development of atrial fibrillation (AF) is autonomic dysfunction. It is suggested that heart rate turbulence (HRT) be utilized to assess autonomic…[...]

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Children Face Higher Risk Of Neurodevelopmental Disorders If Exposed To COVID-19 In Womb: Study

Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times  Children whose mothers contracted COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developing autism or another neurodevelopmental disorder, according to a new paper.…[...]

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