Publications by authors named "Francismayne Batista Santana"
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was first identified in late 2019 and typically leads to serious complications, particularly in older adults and those with obesity or other health issues.
- This review aims to consolidate research linking obesity with worse clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients, focusing on factors like respiratory distress and the need for intensive medical intervention.
- The methodology involves systematically reviewing studies published since December 2019 from various scientific databases, analyzing the severity of COVID-19 in obese individuals through established clinical metrics, and ensuring unbiased selection through independent article screening.
