Investigation of the circulatory microRNAs and their involvement in regulation of inflammation in patients with COVID-19.

Background: Dysregulated levels of cytokines may lead to cytokine storm, which has been implicated in the immunopathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Here in the current study, the role of microRNA (miR)-155-5p, miR-146a, and miR-221-3p in the regulation of the immune responses and inflammatory state in patients with COVID-19 was investigated.

Methods: In this case-control study, peripheral blood samples were obtained from 75 COVID-19 subjects and 100 healthy controls.

The effect of abdominal massage (I Love You method) on the gastric function of preterm infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care units: a randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: Preterm infants often suffer from nutritional problems because of gastrointestinal problems. Massage could make the infants feel more peace and comfort, but limited studies have focused on the effects of massage on the gastric function. This study aimed to investigate the effects of abdominal massage on the gastric function of preterm infants.

The relationship between serum levels of interleukin-2 and IL-8 with circulating microRNA-10b in patients with COVID-19.

Background: The role of cytokine storm in the immunopathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been implicated.

Objective: To determine the association of microRNA (miRNA)-10b and serum levels of IL-2 and IL-8 in patients with COVID-19.

Methods: Blood samples were obtained from 33 COVID-19 patients and 29 healthy subjects.