Publications by authors named "Hashim Shams"

Article Synopsis
  • - SARS-CoV-2 primarily infects the respiratory tract, leading to COVID-19, with respiratory failure being the main cause of death, but other organs like the kidneys and heart can also be affected in severe cases.
  • - An excessive inflammatory response and weakened antiviral defense are critical factors in how COVID-19 develops, often resulting in immunothrombosis, which is the formation of blood clots in both the lungs and other organs.
  • - The review discusses the role of SARS-CoV-2 in lung inflammation and the potential benefits of vitamin D as a supplementary treatment during different stages of COVID-19.
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We measured ventilation (VI) and arterial blood gases in Pekin ducks during acclimatization to 3800 m altitude for 1-90 days. Four experimental series were conducted over 4 years using both natural altitude and a hypobaric chamber. PaCO2 decreased to 3.

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