Obesity and lipid metabolism disorders determine the risk for development of long COVID syndrome: a cross-sectional study from 50,402 COVID-19 patients

Review Endocrinology & Metabolism

Obesity and diabetes as high-risk factors for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)

Yue Zhou et al.

Summary: The Covid-19 outbreak has evolved into a global health crisis, with the increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes exacerbating the risks of infectious diseases. This study provides a synthesis of recent advances in understanding the relationships between obesity, diabetes, and Covid-19, offering special treatment guidance for these at-risk populations.

DIABETES-METABOLISM RESEARCH AND REVIEWS (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Attributes and predictors of long COVID

Carole H. Sudre et al.

Summary: Reports on long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms, known as 'long COVID', are increasing. Analysis of data from over 4,000 COVID-19 cases revealed that long COVID is more common in older individuals, those with higher body mass index, and females. Experiencing more than five symptoms in the first week of illness was associated with long COVID. A simple model showed promise in distinguishing between short and long COVID cases early in the disease.

NATURE MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Post-covid syndrome in individuals admitted to hospital with covid-19: retrospective cohort study

Daniel Ayoubkhani et al.

Summary: Patients discharged from the hospital after COVID-19 were found to have increased rates of multiorgan dysfunction, with higher risk not only limited to the elderly but also varying across ethnic groups.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

More than 50 long-term effects of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sandra Lopez-Leon et al.

Summary: This study aimed to identify studies assessing the long-term effects of COVID-19, estimating that 80% of infected patients will develop one or more long-term symptoms, with the most common being fatigue, headache, attention disorder, hair loss, and dyspnea.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Association between Long COVID and Overweight/Obesity

Luigi Vimercati et al.

Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and risk factors for 35-day long COVID, finding that high BMI and previous pulmonary disease could be risk factors for developing 35-LC in exposed healthcare workers. Long COVID poses a challenge for hospital managers as it may reduce the workforce available to combat COVID-19.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Review Cell Biology

Implications of Innate Immunity in Post-Acute Sequelae of Non-Persistent Viral Infections

Maximilian Hirschenberger et al.

Summary: Non-persistent viruses can cause post-acute sequelae (PAS) leading to persistent or new symptoms in patients after the acute phase. Immune dysregulation and chronic inflammation may play key roles in the development of PAS associated with non-persistent viral infections.

CELLS (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Long Covid in adults discharged from UK hospitals after Covid-19: A prospective, multicentre cohort study using the ISARIC WHO Clinical Characterisation Protocol

Louise Sigfrid et al.

Summary: This study found that survivors of Covid-19 experienced long-term symptoms, new disability, increased breathlessness, and reduced quality of life. These findings were present in young, previously healthy working age adults, and were most common in younger females.

LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE (2021)

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Post-COVID syndrome in non-hospitalised patients with COVID-19: a longitudinal prospective cohort study

Max Augustin et al.

Summary: The study observed long-term symptoms in non-hospitalised patients post SARS-CoV-2 infection for four and seven months, identifying persistent symptoms such as shortness of breath, anosmia, ageusia, and fatigue, summarised as post-COVID syndrome (PCS).

LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE (2021)

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