Obesity is a chronic disease caused by an excess of adipose tissue that may impair health
by altering the functionality of various organs, including the lungs. Excessive deposition of …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing corona virus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) can infect multiple tissues, including endocrine organs, such as …

Visceral adiposity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19, and a link between adipose tissue
infection and disease progression has been proposed. Here we demonstrate that SARS …

Obesity is an increasing health problem all over the world. In combination with the current
COVID-19 pandemic, this has turned into a massive challenge as individuals with …

Obesity is an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19, yet there remains a lack of
consensus on the mechanisms underlying this relationship. A hypothesis that has garnered …

Although the adipose tissue (AT) is a central metabolic organ in the regulation of whole-
body energy homeostasis, it is also an important endocrine and immunological organ. As an …

SARS-CoV-2 infection causes severe pulmonary manifestations, with poorly understood
mechanisms and limited treatment options. Hyperferritinemia and disrupted lung iron …

Obesity is associated with a higher risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and
increased mortality. In the current study, we have investigated the expression of ACE2 …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide, infecting
nearly 500 million people, with more than 6 million deaths recorded globally. Obesity leads …

Background Primary care providers (PCPs) play an essential role in obesity care as they
represent the first contact for patients seeking weight loss interventions. Objective This study …