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Silva J, Takahashi T, Wood J, Lu P, Tabachnikova A, Gehlhausen JR, Greene K, Bhattacharjee B, Monteiro VS, Lucas C, Dhodapkar RM, Tabacof L, Peña-Hernandez M, Kamath K, Mao T, Mccarthy D, Medzhitov R, van Dijk D, Krumholz HM, Guan L, Putrino D, Iwasaki A. Sex differences in symptomatology and immune profiles of Long COVID. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2024.02.29.24303568. [PMID: 38496502 PMCID: PMC10942502 DOI: 10.1101/2024.02.29.24303568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Strong sex differences in the frequencies and manifestations of Long COVID (LC) have been reported with females significantly more likely than males to present with LC after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection 1-7 . However, whether immunological traits underlying LC differ between sexes, and whether such differences explain the differential manifestations of LC symptomology is currently unknown. Here, we performed sex-based multi-dimensional immune-endocrine profiling of 165 individuals 8 with and without LC in an exploratory, cross-sectional study to identify key immunological traits underlying biological sex differences in LC. We found that female and male participants with LC experienced different sets of symptoms, and distinct patterns of organ system involvement, with female participants suffering from a higher symptom burden. Machine learning approaches identified differential sets of immune features that characterized LC in females and males. Males with LC had decreased frequencies of monocyte and DC populations, elevated NK cells, and plasma cytokines including IL-8 and TGF-β-family members. Females with LC had increased frequencies of exhausted T cells, cytokine-secreting T cells, higher antibody reactivity to latent herpes viruses including EBV, HSV-2, and CMV, and lower testosterone levels than their control female counterparts. Testosterone levels were significantly associated with lower symptom burden in LC participants over sex designation. These findings suggest distinct immunological processes of LC in females and males and illuminate the crucial role of immune-endocrine dysregulation in sex-specific pathology.
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Wei J, Zhang F. Effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism: a meta-analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1291774. [PMID: 38111709 PMCID: PMC10726120 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1291774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Background In recent years, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 has been witnessed globally. However, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on thyroid dysfunction and subclinical thyroid dysfunction remains unclear. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on thyroid dysfunction and its relationship with the severity of COVID-19. Methods We systematically searched databases including PubMed, Willey Library, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP. We focused on randomized controlled trials, case-control studies, and cohort studies published between December 2019 and August 2023, examining the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and hypothyroidism, with a specific emphasis on the severity of the infection. The quality of the research was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS), while statistical analysis was conducted using the meta and metafor packages in R 4.2.1 software. Results For the meta-analysis, a total of eight articles were identified based on strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. For the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and hypothyroidism, three studies (266 samples) comparing TSH levels of COVID-19 and control groups showed no difference in TSH levels [SMD=-0.04,95%CI(-1.22,1.15),P=0.95]. Additionally, two studies examining TT3 (a sample of 176 cases) and two studies examining TT4 (a sample of 176 cases) also showed no difference in TT3 and TT4 between the COVID-19 group and the control group, respectively. However, when evaluating the severity of COVID-19, six studies (565 samples) showed that TSH in the severe group was significantly lower than in the mild group [SMD = -0.55, 95% CI (-0.96, -0.14)], while FT3 was also lower in the severe group [SMD = -0.96, 95% CI (-1.24, -0.67)]. No noticeable differences were observed between the severe and mild groups in their TT3, FT4, and TT4 levels. Conclusion SARS-CoV-2 infection may have detrimental effects on thyroid function in individuals with severe symptoms. More research is needed to confirm and explore this relationship. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier CRD42023486042.
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- Jiaqi Wei
- College of Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Akanchise T, Angelova A. Ginkgo Biloba and Long COVID: In Vivo and In Vitro Models for the Evaluation of Nanotherapeutic Efficacy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051562. [PMID: 37242804 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Coronavirus infections are neuroinvasive and can provoke injury to the central nervous system (CNS) and long-term illness consequences. They may be associated with inflammatory processes due to cellular oxidative stress and an imbalanced antioxidant system. The ability of phytochemicals with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, such as Ginkgo biloba, to alleviate neurological complications and brain tissue damage has attracted strong ongoing interest in the neurotherapeutic management of long COVID. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (EGb) contains several bioactive ingredients, e.g., bilobalide, quercetin, ginkgolides A-C, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, and luteolin. They have various pharmacological and medicinal effects, including memory and cognitive improvement. Ginkgo biloba, through its anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, impacts cognitive function and other illness conditions like those in long COVID. While preclinical research on the antioxidant therapies for neuroprotection has shown promising results, clinical translation remains slow due to several challenges (e.g., low drug bioavailability, limited half-life, instability, restricted delivery to target tissues, and poor antioxidant capacity). This review emphasizes the advantages of nanotherapies using nanoparticle drug delivery approaches to overcome these challenges. Various experimental techniques shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying the oxidative stress response in the nervous system and help comprehend the pathophysiology of the neurological sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. To develop novel therapeutic agents and drug delivery systems, several methods for mimicking oxidative stress conditions have been used (e.g., lipid peroxidation products, mitochondrial respiratory chain inhibitors, and models of ischemic brain damage). We hypothesize the beneficial effects of EGb in the neurotherapeutic management of long-term COVID-19 symptoms, evaluated using either in vitro cellular or in vivo animal models of oxidative stress.
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- Thelma Akanchise
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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Bagalà V, Sala A, Trevisan C, Okoye C, Incalzi RA, Monzani F, Volpato S. Clinical presentation and prognosis of COVID-19 in older adults with hypothyroidism: data from the GeroCovid observational study. J Endocrinol Invest 2023:10.1007/s40618-023-02048-w. [PMID: 36967417 PMCID: PMC10040305 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02048-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of hypothyroidism among older patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and its association with mortality is unclear. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of hypothyroidism in older COVID-19 inpatients and verify if this comorbidity is associated with a specific pattern of onset symptoms and a worse prognosis. METHODS COVID-19 inpatients aged ≥ 60 years, participating in the GeroCovid acute wards cohort, were included. The history of hypothyroidism was derived from medical records and the use of thyroid hormones. Sociodemographic data, comorbidities, symptoms/signs at the disease onset and inflammatory markers at ward admission were compared between people with vs without history of hypothyroidism. The association between hypothyroidism and in-hospital mortality was tested through Cox regression. RESULTS Of the 1245 patients included, 8.5% had a history of hypothyroidism. These patients were more likely to present arterial hypertension and obesity compared with those without an history of hypothyroidism. Concerning COVID-19 clinical presentation, patients with hypothyroidism had less frequently low oxygen saturation and anorexia but reported muscle pain and loss of smell more commonly than those without hypothyroidism. Among the inflammatory markers, patients with hypothyroidism had higher lymphocytes values. At Cox regression, hypothyroidism was associated with reduced in-hospital mortality only in the univariable model (HR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.45-0.96, p = 0.03); conversely, no significant result were observed after adjusting for potential confounders (HR = 0.69, 95% CI 0.47-1.03, p = 0.07). CONCLUSIONS Hypothyroidism does not seem to substantially influence the prognosis of COVID-19 in older people, although it may be associated with peculiar clinical and biochemical features at the disease onset.
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- V Bagalà
- Department Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro, 8, Cona, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro, 8, Cona, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro, 8, Cona, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Policlinico Universitario Campus Biomedico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro, 8, Cona, Ferrara, Italy
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Awwad AA, Abd Elhay OMM, Rabie MM, Awad EA, Kotb FM, Maghraby HM, Eldamarawy RH, Dawood YMA, Balat MIEI, Hasan AIM, Elsheshiny AH, El Sayed SSMM, Fouda AAB, Alkot AMF. Impact of Systemic Diseases on Olfactory Function in COVID-19 Infected Patients. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:5681-5691. [PMID: 35747780 PMCID: PMC9212789 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s355974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV) is now a major public health threat to the world. Olfactory dysfunctions (ODs) are considered potential indicating symptoms and early case identification triaging for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The most common reported comorbidities are diabetes mellitus, chronic lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate prevalence of different types of smell disorders in patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection and impact of involved systemic diseases. Methodology A cross-sectional retrospective study has been done for patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection (mild-to-moderate). The data collected from patient's files and developed online electronic questionnaire (WhatsApp) based on the patients most common and recurrent reported data including: a) symptoms of olfactory dysfunction and associated covid19 symptoms fever and headache, cough, sore throat, pneumonia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, arthralgia and myalgia and taste dysfunction. b) Associated systemic diseases including: diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic renal disease, chorionic liver disease and hypothyroidism. Results Of 308 patients confirmed with Covid-19 infection, (72.4%) developed OD distributed as follows; complete anosmia (57.8%), troposmia (8.4%), hyposmia (2.9%), partial anosmia (2.6%) and euosmia (0.6%). Significantly increased prevalence of diabetes, hypertension asthma in the group with olfactory dysfunction (p < 0.001), chronic liver disease (p = 0.005), and hypothyroidism (p = 0.03). Conclusion The development of ODs after Covid-19 infection was associated with mild disease form and lower hospitalization. In addition, it showed significant relationship with preexisting systemic diseases. Anosmia is the common modality of ODs.
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- Ayat A Awwad
- Otorhinolaryngology department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Public Health and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal medicine department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal medicine department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal medicine department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Internal medicine department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Otorhinolaryngology department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Otorhinolaryngology department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Neurology department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Trager RJ, Brewka EC, Kaiser CM, Patterson AJ, Dusek JA. Acupuncture in Multidisciplinary Treatment for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome. Med Acupunct 2022; 34:177-183. [PMID: 35821795 PMCID: PMC9248328 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2021.0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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- Robert J. Trager
- Connor Whole Health, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Connor Whole Health, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Connor Whole Health, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Connor Whole Health, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Sethi Y, Uniyal N, Maheshwari S, Sinha R, Goel A. Thyroid Function Abnormalities in the Acute Phase of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study From North India. Cureus 2022; 14:e24942. [PMID: 35706733 PMCID: PMC9188379 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Viral illnesses like mumps, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Cocksakievirus have been shown to affect the endocrine system, specifically the thyroid as a product of their systemic inflammatory process. The thyroid gland, having high levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is also predisposed to dysfunction due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted using retrospective data of thyroid function tests in patients with COVID-19. Results The majority of patients with COVID-19 had normal thyroid function while low serum T3, seen in 47.3% of patients with severe disease, stood out as the most common thyroid abnormality in the acute phase of the disease. The disease severity was seen to correlate with the extent of thyroid function abnormalities, with severely diseased patients having lower T3 values and normal to low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) values. Furthermore, a significant negative correlation was seen between TSH and the bio-inflammatory marker, C-reactive protein (CRP). Conclusion The acute phase of COVID-19 affects thyroid function in direct correlation with the severity of the disease.
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Wei G, Gu J, Gu Z, Du C, Huang X, Xing H, Li L, Zhang A, Hu X, Huo J. Olfactory Dysfunction in Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Review. Front Neurol 2022; 12:783249. [PMID: 35115994 PMCID: PMC8805677 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.783249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is wreaking havoc on public-health and economic systems worldwide. Among the several neurological symptoms of patients with COVID-19 reported in clinical practice, olfactory dysfunction (OD) is the most common. OD occurs as the earliest or the only clinical manifestation in some patients. Increasing research attention has focused on OD, which is listed as one of the main diagnostic symptoms of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 infection. Multiple clinical and basic-science studies on COVID-19-induced OD are underway to clarify the underlying mechanism of action. In this review, we summarize the clinical characteristics, mechanisms, evaluation methods, prognosis, and treatment options of COVID-19-induced OD. In this way, we hope to improve the understanding of COVID-19-induced OD to aid early identification and precise intervention.
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- Guoli Wei
- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Nanjing Lishui District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Oncology, Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The Third Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The Third Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The Third Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Nanjing Lishui District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Oncology, Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xingxing Hu
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiege Huo
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Pereira DN, Silveira LFG, Guimarães MMM, Polanczyk CA, Nunes AGS, Costa ASDM, Farace BL, Cimini CCR, Carvalho CAD, Ponce D, Roesch EW, Manenti ERF, Lucas FB, Rodrigues FD, Anschau F, Aranha FG, Bartolazzi F, Vietta GG, Nascimento GF, Duani H, Vianna HR, Guimarães HC, Costa JHSM, Batista JDL, Alvarenga JCD, Chatkin JM, Morais JDPD, Machado-Rugolo J, Ruschel KB, Pinheiro LS, Menezes LSM, Couto LSF, Kopittke L, Castro LCD, Nasi LA, Cabral MADS, Floriani MA, Souza MD, Carneiro M, Bicalho MAC, Godoy MFD, Nogueira MCA, Guimarães Júnior MH, Sampaio NDCS, Oliveira NRD, Assaf PL, Finger RG, Campos RX, Menezes RM, Francisco SC, Alvarenga SP, Guimarães SMM, Araújo SF, Oliveira TF, Diniz THO, Ramires YC, Cenci EPDA, Oliveira TCD, Schwarzbold AV, Ziegelmann PK, Pozza R, Carvalho CS, Pires MC, Marcolino MS. Hypothyroidism does not lead to worse prognosis in COVID-19: findings from the Brazilian COVID-19 registry. Int J Infect Dis 2022; 116:319-327. [PMID: 35065257 PMCID: PMC8769529 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2022.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background It is not clear whether previous thyroid diseases influence the course and outcomes of COVID-19. Methods The study is a part of a multicentric cohort of patients with confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis from 37 hospitals. Matching for age, sex, number of comorbidities, and hospital was performed for the paired analysis. Results Of 7,762 patients with COVID-19, 526 had previously diagnosed hypothyroidism and 526 were matched controls. The median age was 70 years, and 68.3% were females. The prevalence of comorbidities was similar, except for coronary and chronic kidney diseases that were higher in the hypothyroidism group (p=0.015 and p=0.001). D-dimer levels were lower in patients with hypothyroid (p=0.037). In-hospital management was similar, but hospital length-of-stay (p=0.029) and mechanical ventilation requirement (p=0.006) were lower for patients with hypothyroidism. There was a trend of lower in-hospital mortality in patients with hypothyroidism (22.1% vs 27.0%; p=0.062). Conclusion Patients with hypothyroidism had a lower requirement of mechanical ventilation and showed a trend of lower in-hospital mortality. Therefore, hypothyroidism does not seem to be associated with a worse prognosis.
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- Daniella Nunes Pereira
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Avenida Professor Alfredo Balena, 190, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Avenida Professor Alfredo Balena 190, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Avenida Professor Alfredo Balena 190, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Internal Medicine Department. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Coordinator of the Institute for Health Technology Assessment (IATS/CNPq). Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2359. Prédio 21 | Sala 507, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Hospital Risoleta Tolentino Neves. Rua das Gabirobas, 01, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Botucatu, Brazil.
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. Av. Ramiro Barcellos, 2350, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Av. Ramiro Barcellos, 2350, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Graduation Program on Evaluation and Production of Technologies for the Brazilian National Health System, Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição and Hospital Cristo Redentor. Av. Francisco Trein, 326, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Internal Medicine Department. University Hospital, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Av. Prof Alfredo Balena, 110, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Pneumology Department, Medical School, Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (RGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil. Hospital São Lucas PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Hospital Mãe de Deus, Hospital Universitário de Canoas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul e Instituto de Avaliação de Tecnologia em Saúde (IATS/CNPQ), Porto Alegre, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri. R. Cruzeiro, 1, Teófilo Otoni, Brazil.
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- Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Av. Francisco Trein, 326, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Hospital Metropolitano Doutor Célio de Castro. Rua Dona Luiza, 311, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Hospital Julia Kubitschek. Avenida Professor Alfredo Balena 190, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Statistics, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Av. Presidente Antônio Carlos, 6627, ICEx, sala 4071, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School; and Telehealth Center, University Hospital, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Avenida Professor Alfredo Balena 190 sala 246, Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Institute for Health Technology Assessment (IATS/ CNPq). Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2359. Prédio 21 | Sala 507, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Stefanou MI, Palaiodimou L, Bakola E, Smyrnis N, Papadopoulou M, Paraskevas GP, Rizos E, Boutati E, Grigoriadis N, Krogias C, Giannopoulos S, Tsiodras S, Gaga M, Tsivgoulis G. Neurological manifestations of long-COVID syndrome: a narrative review. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2022; 13:20406223221076890. [PMID: 35198136 PMCID: PMC8859684 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221076890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Accumulating evidence points toward a very high prevalence of prolonged neurological symptoms among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors. To date, there are no solidified criteria for 'long-COVID' diagnosis. Nevertheless, 'long-COVID' is conceptualized as a multi-organ disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations that may be indicative of underlying pulmonary, cardiovascular, endocrine, hematologic, renal, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, immunological, psychiatric, or neurological disease. Involvement of the central or peripheral nervous system is noted in more than one-third of patients with antecedent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, while an approximately threefold higher incidence of neurological symptoms is recorded in observational studies including patient-reported data. The most frequent neurological manifestations of 'long-COVID' encompass fatigue; 'brain fog'; headache; cognitive impairment; sleep, mood, smell, or taste disorders; myalgias; sensorimotor deficits; and dysautonomia. Although very limited evidence exists to date on the pathophysiological mechanisms implicated in the manifestation of 'long-COVID', neuroinflammatory and oxidative stress processes are thought to prevail in propagating neurological 'long-COVID' sequelae. In this narrative review, we sought to present a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of clinical features, risk factors, and pathophysiological processes of neurological 'long-COVID' sequelae. Moreover, we propose diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms that may aid in the prompt recognition and management of underlying causes of neurological symptoms that persist beyond the resolution of acute COVID-19. Furthermore, as causal treatments for 'long-COVID' are currently unavailable, we propose therapeutic approaches for symptom-oriented management of neurological 'long-COVID' symptoms. In addition, we emphasize that collaborative research initiatives are urgently needed to expedite the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies for neurological 'long-COVID' sequelae.
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- Maria-Ioanna Stefanou
- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine and Research Institute, University General Hospital Attikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Neurology, ‘AHEPA’ University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital Bochum, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Second Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 4th Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 7th Respiratory Medicine Department and Asthma Center, Athens Chest Hospital ‘Sotiria’, Athens, Greece
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Murugan AK, Alzahrani AS. SARS-CoV-2: Emerging Role in the Pathogenesis of Various Thyroid Diseases. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:6191-6221. [PMID: 34853527 PMCID: PMC8628126 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s332705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is asymptomatic in most cases, but it is impartible and fatal in fragile and elderly people. Heretofore, more than four million people succumbed to COVID-19, while it spreads to every part of the globe. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces various dysfunctions in many vital organs including the thyroid by utilizing ACE2 as a receptor for cellular entry. Emerging reports clearly show the involvement of SARS-CoV-2 in diverse thyroid disorders. Thus, this review article aims to review comprehensively all the recent developments in SARS-CoV-2-induced pathogenesis of thyroid diseases. The review briefly summarizes the recent key findings on the mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the role of ACE2 receptor in viral entry, SARS-CoV-2-activated molecular signaling in host cells, ACE2 expression in the thyroid, cytokine storm, and its vital role in thyroid dysfunction and long-COVID in relation to thyroid and autoimmunity. Further, it extensively discusses rapidly evolving knowledge on the potential part of SARS-CoV-2 in emerging various thyroid dysfunctions during and post-COVID-19 conditions which include subacute thyroiditis, Graves' diseases, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis, and other recent advances in further discerning the implications of this virus within thyroid dysfunction. Unraveling the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2-triggered thyroid dysfunctions may aid pertinent therapeutic options and management of these patients in both during and post-COVID-19 scenarios.
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- Avaniyapuram Kannan Murugan
- Division of Molecular Endocrinology, Department of Molecular Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Molecular Endocrinology, Department of Molecular Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang C, Sun B. Deep brain stimulation 'probably' works on patients with tardive syndromes. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2021; 92:jnnp-2021-326028. [PMID: 33722818 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2021-326028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Chencheng Zhang
- Neurosurgery Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical School Affiliated Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Neurosurgery Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical School Affiliated Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai, China
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