Publications by authors named "Nuria Bengoa"
Objectives: Zinc and copper are important to protect cells from oxidative stress and to enhance immunity. An association between low zinc levels and the severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome has been shown for people with COVID-19. We aimed to study serum zinc and copper concentrations in people with severe COVID-19 and zinc supplementation in parenteral nutrition (PN).
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- The study investigated the link between stress hyperglycemia in critically ill COVID-19 patients and various health outcomes, comparing them with non-COVID-19 patients.
- It found that COVID-19 patients had longer ICU stays, needed artificial nutrition for extended periods, and more frequently required insulin therapy to manage high blood sugar levels.
- Additionally, low levels of circulating osteocalcin in these patients were identified as a strong indicator of stress hyperglycemia, correlating negatively with blood sugar levels during their ICU stay.