Authors: Marik PE, DePerrior SE, Ahmad Q, Dodani S PMID: 33712520 PMCID: PMC7958585 DOI: 10.1136/jim-2020-001641 Abstract Studies reported to date suggest that men with COVID-19 have more severe disease and worse outcomes when compared with women. The explanation for this finding is not entirely clear. The goal of this study was to compare clinical characteristics, [...]

Authors: Elalfy H, Besheer T, El-Mesery A, El-Gilany AH, Hewidy AA PMID: 33590901 PMCID: PMC8014583 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26880 Abstract This trial compared the rate and time of viral clearance in subjects receiving a combination of nitazoxanide, ribavirin, and ivermectin plus Zinc versus those receiving supportive treatment. This non-randomized controlled trial included 62 patients on the triple [...]

Authors: Wimalawansa SJ. PMID: Abstract Globally, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is high, and the incidence is rising. This common micronutrient disorder is easily reversible; so, as the associated morbidity and mortality among affected people. The incidences of vitamin D deficiency continue to increase and have become a pandemic, mostly because of insufficient [...]

Auhtors: Wimalawansa SJ Abstract Globally, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is high, and the incidence is rising. This common micronutrient disorder is easily reversible; so, as the associated morbidity and mortality among affected people. The incidences of vitamin D deficiency continue to increase and have become a pandemic, mostly because of insufficient exposure to [...]

Authors: Blumenthal KG, Robinson LB, Camargo CA, Shenoy ES, Banerji A, Landman AB PMID: 33683290 PMCID: PMC7941251 doi:10.1001/jama.2021.3976 Abstract Anaphylaxis to the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines is currently estimated to occur in 2.5 to 11.1 cases per 1 million doses, largely in individuals with a history of allergy.1 Allergic concerns contribute to vaccine hesitancy; we [...]

Auhtors: Lin M, Heizati M, Wang L, Nurula M, Yang Z, Wang Z, et al. PMID: 33682538 DOI: 10.1080/08037051.2021.1880881 Abstract Purpose: Hypertension commonly co-exists with diabetes mellitus (DM), and both are closely related to adverse health outcomes. The activation of aldosterone and mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) may play important roles in this process. Therefore, we aim [...]

Authors: Hengartner MP, Amendola S, Kaminski JA PMID: 33685964 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2020-214611 Abstract Background: There is ongoing controversy whether antidepressant use alters suicide risk in adults with depression and other treatment indications. Methods: Systematic review of observational studies, searching MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PsycARTICLES and SCOPUS for case-control and cohort studies. We included studies on [...]

Authors:Teshome A, Adane A, Girma B, Mekonnen ZA. PMID:PMC7973108 doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.624559 Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory and systemic disorder caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or novel Coronavirus (nCoV). To date, there is no proven curative treatment for this virus; as a result, prevention remains to be the best [...]

Gery P. Guy Jr., PhD; Florence C. Lee, MPH; Gregory Sunshine, JD; Russell McCord, JD; Mara Howard-Williams, JD; Lyudmyla Kompaniyets, PhD; Christopher Dunphy, PhD; Maxim Gakh, JD; Regen Weber; Erin Sauber-Schatz, PhD; John D. Omura, MD; Greta M. Massetti, AbstractUniversal masking and avoiding nonessential indoor spaces are recommended to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.Mandating masks [...]

Authors: Zarehoseinzade E, Allami A, Ahmadi M, Bijani B PMID: 34169042 PMCID: PMC8214036 DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.35.30 Abstract Background: There is controversy about the efficacy of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors in COVID-19 patients. Some assumed that finasteride might be a risk factor for deterioration and others proposed it as a possible adjunct treatment for moderate [...]