Objective: To identify factors that contribute to the increased susceptibility and severity of
COVID-19 in obese children and adolescents, and its health consequences. Sources …

Background Recent studies have shown that obesity is associated with the severity of
coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We reviewed clinical studies to clarify the obesity …

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Objective: To determine whether obesity is associated with intubation or death …

The global disruption of the COVID‐19 pandemic has impacted the life of every child either
directly or indirectly. This review explores the pathophysiology, immune response, clinical …

Nancy T. Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN a,⁎, Julia A. Snethen, PhD, RN, FAAN b,
Cindy Smith Greenberg, DNSc, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN c, Marilyn Frenn, PhD, RN, CNE …

Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by excess body fat. Its prevalence
has increased globally since the 1970s, and the number of obese and overweight people is …

Results The clinical features of the subjects are summarized in Table​ 1. Clinically, only one
patient showed severe neurological symptoms (Table​ 1, Case 3) and his clinical and …

Introduction Obese patients have an increased risk of COVID-19 critical illness leading to
ICU admission or death compared to normal weight individuals. SARS-CoV-2 binding to …

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, social isolation, semi-
lockdown, and “stay at home” orders were imposed upon the population in the interest of …

Background Epidemiological studies report associations of diverse cardiometabolic
conditions including obesity with COVID-19 illness, but causality has not been established …