Impact of vitamin D on COVID-19 and other viral diseases.

This editorial aims to elucidate the intricate relationship between vitamin D and viral pathogenesis. It explores the anticipated role of vitamin D as a modulator in the immune response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and other viral pathogens. The editorial comments are based on the review article by Engin .

Understanding serum inflammatory markers in pediatric pneumonia.

This editorial reflects on the research, which investigates the potential of serum markers to predict the severity of infections. pneumonia (MPP) is a prevalent cause of respiratory infections in children, often leading to significant morbidity. Predicting the severity of MPP can significantly enhance patient management and outcomes.

Current scenario of traditional medicines in management of diabetic foot ulcers: A review.

Diabetic foot infections and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) cause significant suffering and are often recurring. DFU have three important pathogenic factors, namely, microangiopathy causing local tissue anoxia, neuropathy making the foot prone to injuries from trivial trauma, and local tissue hyperglycaemia favouring infection and delaying the wound healing. DFU have been the leading cause for non-traumatic amputations of part or whole of the limb.

COVID-19 associated diabetes mellitus: A review.

A significantly higher rate of new-onset diabetes in many coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is a frequently observed phenomenon. The resultant hyperglycemia is known to influence the clinical outcome, thereby increasing the cost of treatment and stay in hospital. This will also affect the post-hospitalization recuperation.

Positive Aspects, Negative Aspects and Challenges Associated with Stem Cell Therapy for COVID - 19: A Mini-review.

Like any other pandemic, Covid-19 scenario has also demanded effective treatment options. The circumstances demand to utilize all the possible weapons in the armamentarium. There have been many issues regarding the short-term and long-term safety and efficacy of these options.