The traditional complications of diabetes mellitus are well known and continue to pose a
considerable burden on millions of people living with diabetes mellitus. However, advances …

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2 causes COVID-19, a pandemic threatening millions. As
protective immunity does not exist in humans and the virus is capable of escaping innate …

The severity and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) largely depends on a
patient's age. Adults over 65 years of age represent 80% of hospitalizations and have a 23 …

Background Many studies on COVID-19 have reported diabetes to be associated with
severe disease and mortality, however, the data is conflicting. The objectives of this meta …

Objectives Existing findings regarding the relationship between comorbidities and the
severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are inconsistent and insufficient. The aim …

The high mortality rate of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
infection is a critical concern of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic …

Rationale: Use of ACEIs (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) and ARBs (angiotensin
II receptor blockers) is a major concern for clinicians treating coronavirus disease 2019 …

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has been rapidly spreading on a global scale. To date,
there is no specific vaccine against the causative virus, SARS-CoV-2, nor is there an …

Importance Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has reached a pandemic level. Coronaviruses are …

Background The global numbers of confirmed cases and deceased critically ill patients with
COVID-19 are increasing. However, the clinical course, and the 60-day mortality and its …