Association of the patterns of use of medications with mortality of COVID-19 infection: a hospital-based observational study
Objectives SARS-CoV-2 enters cells using the ACE2 receptor. Medications that affect ACE2 expression or function such as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors (ACE-I) and metformin have the potential to counter the dysregulation of ACE2 by the virus and protect against viral injury....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-12-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/12/e050051.full |