Telomere length and risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a mendelian randomisation study

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal lung disease accounting for 1% of UK deaths. Short telomere length is associated with IPF and chronic o...

Continuation versus discontinuation of renin–angiotensin system inhibitors in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19: a prospective, randomised, open-label trial

Biological considerations suggest that renin-angiotensin system inhibitors might influence the severity COVID-19 Replace trial was a prospective, open...

Comparison of the characteristics, morbidity, and mortality of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza: a nationwide, population-based retrospective cohort study

Influenza epidemics have been considered suitable for use as a model for the COVID-19 epidemic. In-hospital mortality was higher in patients with. COV...

Prevalence and risk factors for delirium in critically ill patients with COVID-19 (COVID-D): a multicentre cohort study

750 000 patients with COVID-19 worldwide have required mechanical ventilation and thus are at high risk of acute brain dysfunction. Benzodiazepine use...