Factors associated with psychological distress during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the predominantly general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has escalated the burden of psychological distress. We searched databases for studies that reported factors associated with psychological distress during the pandemic. Primary outcomes were self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression. Higher infection risk, living in hard-hit areas, having pre-existing physical or mental conditions and longer media exposure was associated with higher odds.

Fasting blood glucose level is a predictor of mortality in patients with COVID-19 independent of diabetes history

No study elucidated the role of fasting blood glucose level in the prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This cohort study was conducted in a single-center at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University in China. Clinical laboratory and treatment data of inpatients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 were collected. There was a positive relationship between pre-existing diabetes and the mortality of patients who developed the disease. Screening FBG level is an effective method to evaluate the

Clinical characteristics and outcome of hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes: A single-center, retrospective study in Iran

CVID-19 aims to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics along with outcomes of hospitalized Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients with and without diabetes. The study included 595 consecutive hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 at Baqiyatallah Hospital in Tehran, Iran. Patients with diabetes had more complications and needed more respiratory support than those without diabetes. Diabetes status of COVID-19 patients and frequent monitoring of glycemia would be he

Acute kidney injury and renal replacement therapy in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A meta-analysis conducted to gain clarity regarding AKI incidence and renal replacement therapy (RRT) use in COVID-19 patients. We searched for COVID-19-related case reports published through 25 July 2020. AKI and RRT use among COVID-19 patients represent a major public health concern, and early and appropriate intervention should be called upon to improve the prognosis of patients suffering from AKI.

Sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic by population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

No systematic review or meta-analysis has yet been conducted to examine the impact of the pandemic on the prevalence of sleep problems. Patients with COVID-19 appeared to be the most affected group. The global pooled prevalence rate of sleep issues among all populations was 35.7%. The prevalence of sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic is high and affects approximately 40% of people from the general and health care populations.

Use of a Humanized Anti-CD6 Monoclonal Antibody (Itolizumab) in Elderly Patients with Moderate COVID-19

In Cuba, the first case of COVID-19 was reported on March 11, 2020. Elderly individuals with multiple comorbidities are particularly susceptible to adverse clinical outcomes. 18 of the 19 patients were discharged clinically recovered.

COVID-19-related medical research: a meta-research and critical appraisal

Since the start of the outbreak, a large number of COVID-19-related papers have been published. Concerns about the risk of expedited science have been raised. Findings underscore the urgent need to strike a balance between the velocity and quality of research and to cautiously consider medical information and clinical applicability.

COVID-19 Prevalence of liver injury in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) : a systematic review and meta-analysis

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) represents a public health emergency of international concern. Of 793 included patients, 22.17% had liver damage. Abnormal serum albumin was observed in 78.92% (95% CI 39.82 to 99.56)

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