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“Shortness of breath typically ensues, eventually leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome, a form of lung failure. The authors of the study analyzed gene expression data from cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples taken from nine COVID-19-positive patients.”

“The incidence, clinical characteristics, and severity of outcomes of COVID-19 in children differ from those seen in adults. Questions remain regarding whether these differences are due to decreased susceptibility or testing and whether infected children can infect others.”

“COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, is characterized by fever, cough, shortness of breath, and indications of widespread respiratory system involvement. Evidence indicates that SARS-CoV2 can attack other organ systems, as well, including the cardiovascular system.”

“The study involved 249 adults (average age, 63 years) who had been hospitalized in early 2020 for COVID-19-related treatment. The authors of the study analyzed blood samples from the patients to determine their serum zinc levels and inflammatory status, as measured by interleukin-6 (IL-6).”

“In adults, COVID-19 primarily manifests as a respiratory illness, but cardiovascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported. In children, the primary manifestations of the disease are fever and mild respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.”

“Findings from a recent study indicate that convalescent plasma is a viable treatment for patients with severe or life-threatening COVID-19. The study, which was conducted in early 2020, involved 25 patients admitted to hospitals in Houston, Texas, who were diagnosed with severe and/or life-threatening COVID-19.”

“However, other research has shown that poor vitamin D status increases the risk of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. These findings demonstrate that people with COVID-19 have poor vitamin C status, which may influence the severity of their disease.”

“The first of the two studies analyzed blood samples collected 20 to 35 days after the onset of symptoms in 20 non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were no longer symptomatic. All of the COVID-19 patients that were tested carried SARS-CoV-2 specific helper T-cells and nearly three-quarters carried natural killer T-cells.”

“Global vaccination programs have administered more than 218 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across 99 countries, at roughly 6.15 million doses per day. A recent study shows that a single dose of two currently available vaccines reduces COVID-19-related hospitalizations.”

“Findings from a recent study suggest that optimal blood levels of vitamin D could markedly reduce the risk of death from COVID-19. Vitamin D regulates the expression of thousands of genes in the human body via its interaction with specialized cellular proteins called vitamin D receptors.”