Publications by authors named "Mireia Feliu"
Background And Aims: HDL particles may act to buffer host cells from excessive inflammatory mediators. The aim of this study is to investigate if the lipid profile provides a prognostic biomarker for COVID-19 outcomes.
Methods: This was a prospective study of the characteristics of 125 adult COVID-19 patients with a lipid profile performed on the day of admission analyzed with regard to clinical outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- * In the second wave, patients tended to be younger, with shorter hospital stays and lower fatality rates; there was an increase in the number of children and pregnant women needing hospitalization.
- * Common symptoms in both waves included fever and cough, but the second wave also saw a rise in renal and gastrointestinal issues, and differences in treatment approaches and mortality risk factors were identified, indicating a shift in the virus's impact over time.