Low pH Hypromellose (Taffix) nasal powder spray could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection rate post mass-gathering event at a highly endemic community: an observational prospective open label user survey

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Mediterranean Diet for the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes in the Covid-19 Era: Implications of Il-6 In Diabesity

Anna Lucia Fedullo et al.

Summary: This review emphasizes the impact of the Mediterranean Diet on GDM and GWG during the COVID-19 era, as well as the role of IL-6 in diabesity. The Mediterranean Diet, rich in beneficial nutrients, improves the immune system, lowers IL-6 levels, and helps prevent the development of diabesity.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

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Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

The efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prophylaxis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Kimberley Lewis et al.

Summary: The use of hydroxychloroquine as a prophylaxis for COVID-19 did not show significant reduction in the risks of infection, hospitalization, or mortality compared to placebo. However, it increased the risk of adverse events. Therefore, current evidence does not support the clinical benefit of prophylactic hydroxychloroquine and shows a higher risk of adverse events.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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The hygiene hypothesis, the COVID pandemic, and consequences for the human microbiome

B. Brett Finlay et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to impact the human microbiome in infected and uninfected individuals, especially high-risk groups. Current pandemic control measures may have opaque and long-term effects on the global microbiome.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

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Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19: the never-ending story

Amin Gasmi et al.

Summary: Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are considered promising agents against the new coronavirus, with antiviral effects demonstrated in vitro. These drugs can reduce immune reactions, inhibit inflammation, and potentially treat viral infections and related ailments. Studies are ongoing to determine their efficacy and safety in treating COVID-19.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Medical Informatics

Mask-wearing and control of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the USA: a cross-sectional study

Benjamin Rader et al.

Summary: Face masks have become common in the USA due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A study investigated the association between self-reported mask-wearing, physical distancing, and SARS-CoV-2 transmission control in the USA. The research found that increased mask-wearing and physical distancing were associated with higher odds of transmission control, even without government mandates.

LANCET DIGITAL HEALTH (2021)

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