The expansive and rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has resulted in a global pandemic
of COVID-19 infection and disease. Though initially perceived to be acute in nature, many …

The rapid and extensive transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to a worldwide
COVID-19 pandemic. Initially thought to be an acute illness, many patients have reported …

Background A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, BMI …

Wearable devices that include pulse oximetry (SpO2) sensing afford the opportunity to
capture oxygen saturation measurements from large cohorts under naturalistic conditions …

Obesity is characterized by excessive adipose tissue accumulation, which impacts
physiological, metabolic, and immune functions. Several respiratory infections, including …

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) of British Columbia suggested that a
paradigm shift from weight to well-being could address the unintended consequences of …

Purpose Impaired respiratory muscle strength has been associated with some geriatric
syndromes. However, no studies have previously evaluated the relationship between …

Objectives: We aimed to determine the obesity indices that affect 6-min walk test (6-MWT)
distance in children and adolescents with obesity and to compare the 6-MWT distance of …

Rationale and Objectives Although low muscle mass is associated with decreased lung
function, studies exploring the relationship between muscle fat content and lung function …

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about diverse impacts on the global population.
Individuals with comorbidities were more susceptible to the severe symptoms caused by the …