Background Obesity affects the course of critical illnesses. We aimed to estimate the
association of obesity with the severity and mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID …

Obesity, diabetes mellitus (mostly type 2), and COVID-19 show mutual interactions because
they are not only risk factors for both acute and chronic COVID-19 manifestations, but also …

The pandemic resulting from the acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2 infection and the associated
COVID-19 syndrome is reaching its third year and has impacted all regions of the globe. At …

In recent times, it has become evident that there are individuals who, from a metabolic point
of view, are affected by obesity but have a normal body mass index. There are also …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterized by a wide clinical spectrum that
includes abnormalities in liver function indicative of liver damage. Conversely, people with …

Metformin has been used as an oral anti-hyperglycaemic drug since the late 1950s;
however, following the release in 1998 of the findings of the 20-year United Kingdom …

Obesity is a risk factor for severe respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 infection. Meta-
analyses on mortality risk were inconsistent. We systematically searched 3 databases …

Background Obesity has been suggested to be associated with the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19); however, it is unclear whether obesity or metabolic abnormalities …

Abstract Background & Aims Plant-based dietary patterns (PBDs) might protect against
COVID-19 risk and reduce severity of infection. This systematic review with meta-analysis …

2 the past 12 years, the vision and mission of the editors of “Metabolism” stays unmoved
today, 70 years after its first circulation.“Metabolism” continues to “promote excellence in …