Clinical characteristics and outcomes among patients with COVID-19: A single-center retrospective observational study from Marj, Libya.

Objectives: To describe the clinical characteristics and the contributing factors potentially associated with the poorer outcome in Libyan COVID-19 ICU patients.

Methods: The present work is a retrospective, single-center study, which included 94 COVID-19 patients admitted to the Isolation Department at Marj Hospital from August 21st, 2020 till April 30th, 2021. The patients' data, including their medical history, clinical manifestations, radiological imaging, and laboratory findings, were obtained from the hospital records.

Apparent Association of Insulin With Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in Severe COVID-19 Patients Having Chronic Disease Comorbidities.

Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), due to its fast spread, is a disease with global health, social and economic burden. This is complicated by its high morbidity and mortality among those with medical comorbidities and older adults. During the outbreak in Libya, intensive care facilities were overwhelmed by the number of patients requiring special care.

Investigating the Atherogenic Risk of Lipoprotein(a) in Type 2 Diabetic Patients.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has high morbidity and results in increased risk of mortality mainly due to cardiovascular diseases. Different factors have been found to be responsible for the increased prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in T2DM. One of these factors includes raised serum levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)).

Effect of piperine on liver function of CF-1 albino mice.

Background: Piperine is isolated from Piper nigrum popularly known as black pepper. Previous studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of piperine in various health conditions. Additionally, it is a powerful bioenhancer for many drugs.