Risk factors of severe COVID-19: a review of host, viral and environmental factors

L Zsichla, V Müller - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
The clinical course and outcome of COVID-19 are highly variable, ranging from
asymptomatic infections to severe disease and death. Understanding the risk factors of …

Regulation of Inflammation by IRAK-M Pathway Can Be Associated with nAchRalpha7 Activation and COVID-19

AS Rieder, ATS Wyse - Molecular Neurobiology, 2024 - Springer
In spite of the vaccine development and its importance, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is still
impacting the world. It is known that the COVID-19 severity is related to the cytokine storm …

The impact of smoking on COVID-19-related mortality: a Brazilian national cohort study

FES de Oliveira, MCL Oliveira, DRB Martelli… - Addictive Behaviors, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Current evidence suggests the potential heightened vulnerability of smokers to
severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outcomes. Aims This study aimed to analyze the …

COVID-19 and smoking: Considerations after two years

G Lippi, BM Henry, F Sanchis-Gomar - European Journal of Internal …, 2023 - ejinme.com
Although both virulence and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 have considerably declined over
time, the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and the consequent …

COVID‐19 and tobacco products use among US adults, 2021 National Health Interview Survey

M Ebrahimi Kalan, R Jebai, W Li… - Health Science …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Smoking and vaping are linked to lung inflammation and lowered immune
response. Objective Examine the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) …

Risk of COVID‐19 Hospitalization and Protection Associated With mRNA Vaccination Among US Adults With Psychiatric Disorders

ME Levy, DH Yang, MM Dunne, K Miley… - Influenza and Other …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Although psychiatric disorders have been associated with reduced immune
responses to other vaccines, it remains unknown whether they influence COVID‐19 vaccine …

COVID‐19 outcomes among patients with dementia and age‐matched controls who were hospitalized in 21 US health‐care systems

AL Johnson, NA Chin, TM Piasecki… - Alzheimer's & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
INTRODUCTION COVID‐19 had devastating impacts worldwide. However, most research
examining the impact of dementia on COVID‐19 outcomes has been conducted in Europe …

[HTML][HTML] Cigarette smoking status and COVID-19 hospitalization in the context of cannabis use: An electronic health record cohort study in northern California

D Gu, P Ha, JT Kaye, MC Fiore, JY Tsoh - Addictive Behaviors Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Research investigating the association between cigarette smoking and COVID-
19 outcomes has yielded mixed results, often overlooking cannabis use. This study …

Factors associated with 60‐day readmission among inpatients with COVID‐19 at 21 United States health systems

JA Kirsch, WS Slutske, DE McCarthy… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Identifying patients at risk for readmission after severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection could facilitate care planning and prevention. This …

Correlates of improved outcomes in patients with COVID-19 treated in US emergency departments

WS Slutske, JM Kirsch, TM Piasecki, KL Conner… - The American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The COVID-19 pandemic was managed in part by the rapid development of
vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics including antiviral agents and advances in …