Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Varsha Rana, Dey Parama, Kishore Banik, Sosmitha Girisa, Sahu Henamayee, Krishan Kumar Thakur, Uma Dutta, Prachi Garodia, Subash C. Gupta, Bharat B. Aggarwal
Summary: Spices with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce COVID-19-associated complications and suppress cytokine storm. By regulating key molecular targets in inflammation, spices show potential for anti-inflammatory effects.
Review
Immunology
Min Zhao, Chang Tian, Shan Cong, Xin Di, Ke Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the possible connections between sarcoidosis and COVID-19, including the role of the renin-angiotensin system, immune response, and cell death pathways. It provides new prospects for the treatment of COVID-19 and an opportunity to explore the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Magdalena Anna Massalska, Hans-Juergen Gober
Summary: The spread of COVID-19 in regions along the ancient silk road was accompanied by high mortality rates, especially in specific areas like southern China, Iran, Turkey, and northern Italy. Children appear to be spared from the epidemic, possibly due to a specific component of their early adaptive immune system. Shared symptoms between COVID-19 patients and those with Behcet's disease suggest potential links to autoimmune disorders, while reactive oxygen species may play a role in the severe progression of the disease.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
G. Bsteh, C. Bitschnau, H. Hegen, M. Auer, F. Di Pauli, P. Rommer, F. Deisenhammer, T. Berger
Summary: This study aimed to determine the frequency and distribution of COVID-19 mortality risk factors in multiple sclerosis patients. The results showed that the proportion of patients at high risk of COVID-19 mortality is below 1%, with the vast majority of these high-risk patients not receiving any disease-modifying treatment.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Henrique Pott-Junior, Natalia Queiroz Prado Bittencourt, Silvana F. G. Chacha, Rafael Luis Luporini, Marcia Regina Cominetti, Fernanda de Freitas Anibal
Summary: Liver transaminase abnormalities in COVID-19 patients are directly related to disease severity and inflammatory parameters. The study suggests that liver transaminases can serve as a complementary marker for disease severity in COVID-19 patients.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Md. Bokhtiar Hasan, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Muhammad Shafiullah, Tapan Sarker
Summary: The study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Islamic financial markets and conventional financial markets, finding that both Islamic and conventional stock indices are almost similarly affected by extreme market turbulence, while Islamic bonds exhibit low dependence on their conventional counterparts and offer diversification benefits. It suggests that global Sukuk offers more resilience in times of extreme market turmoil than other instruments considered in the study.
PACIFIC-BASIN FINANCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sophia E. Schambeck, Claudia S. Crowell, Karolin I. Wagner, Elvira D'Ippolito, Teresa Burrell, Hrvoje Mijocevic, Ulrike Protzer, Dirk H. Busch, Markus Gerhard, Holger Poppert, Henriette Beyer
Summary: Qualitative changes in taste and smell can persist for several months after COVID-19 infection and may occur as late-onset symptoms months after full recovery, with no correlation found with serological and T-cell analysis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed Samir Abdelhafiz, Asmaa Ali, Ayman Mohamed Maaly, Mohamed Anwar Mahgoub, Hany Hassan Ziady, Eman Anwar Sultan
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of post-COVID-19 symptoms among Egyptian patients and identify the factors associated with these symptoms. Results indicate a high prevalence of post-COVID symptoms, with fatigue being the most frequent symptom. Female sex, comorbidities, lower education level, longer disease duration, and severe/critical forms of the disease are significantly associated with the presence of post-COVID symptoms.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ami Rokach, Samir Boulazreg
Summary: COVID-19 has created a challenging and unprecedented situation, particularly for clinicians who are facing increased stress and emotional toll. It is crucial for them to prioritize self-care to effectively support others.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shannon Ang
Summary: The study found that the associations between positive social support and depressive symptoms, as well as between in-person social contact and depressive symptoms, weakened during the pandemic. Virtual social contact played a relatively minor role in determining outcomes such as social support and depressive symptoms, compared to in-person social contact.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna M. Lenart-Boron, Piotr M. Boron, Justyna A. Prajsnar, Maciej W. Guzik, Miroslaw S. Zelazny, Marta D. Pufelska, Maria J. Chmiel
Summary: The study in mountain areas of Poland found that the COVID-19 lockdown had a positive impact on water quality, with decreased bacterial indicators of contamination and antimicrobial resistant E. coli. Multivariate analysis showed the clear effect of tourism-related anthropogenic pressure on water quality and the restoration processes during the lockdown.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Joshua F. Robinson, Ioatzin Rios de Anda, Fergus J. Moore, Florence K. A. Gregson, Jonathan P. Reid, Lewis Husain, Richard P. Sear, C. Patrick Royall
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks is crucial in reducing the risk of airborne transmission. Different types of masks, such as cotton, surgical, and respirators, have varying levels of effectiveness. Surgical masks are effective in filtering particles with diameters greater than or similar to 1 μm, but they are less effective than FFP2, N95 masks due to poor fit. Ensuring the proper fit of masks is essential in protection against COVID-19.
AEROSOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ida Mogensen, Sandra Ekstrom, Jenny Hallberg, Antonios Georgelis, Erik Melen, Anna Bergstrom, Inger Kull
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence, symptoms, and potential risk factors of post COVID-19 in young adults. The results show that post COVID-19 symptoms are common in young adults and could have a considerable impact on public health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carolin Elizabeth George, Gerhard Scheuch, Ulf Seifart, Leeberk Raja Inbaraj, Sindhulina Chandrasingh, Indu K. Nair, Anthony J. Hickey, Michael R. Barer, Eve Fletcher, Rachel D. Field, Jonathan Salzman, Nathan Moelis, Dennis Ausiello, David A. Edwards
Summary: Dehydration of the upper airways can increase respiratory droplet generation, while hydration of the airways with calcium-rich hypertonic salts helps reduce the risks of respiratory diseases.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mehmet Akif Karaman, Hasan Esici, Ismail Hakki Tomar, Ramin Aliyev
Summary: The current study investigated the effects of COVID-19 on high school students' psychological symptoms through both quantitative and qualitative research. Female students had significantly higher scores on anxiety, depression, and other variables compared to male students. School counselors anticipated emotional, academic, and relational difficulties for students when transitioning to face-to-face education.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
