Fat mass affects nutritional status of ICU COVID-19 patients

Fat mass affects nutritional status of ICU COVID-19 patients

Abstract Background Obesity and steatosis are associated with COVID-19 severe pneumonia. Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduced immune response are typical of these patients. In particular, adipose tissue is the organ playing the crucial role. So, it is necessary to evaluate fat m...

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Main Authors: Antonino De Lorenzo, Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Carmela Falcone, Laura Di Renzo, Lorenzo Romano, Sebastiano Macheda, Anna Ferrarelli, Demetrio Labate, Marco Tescione, Federico Bilotta, Paola Gualtieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Fat mass
Covid-19
BMI
Obesity
ICU
PNI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-020-02464-z

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