COVID-19
has
harmful
impact
on
health.
It
is
especially
important
for
endurance
athletes
(EAs).
Sleep
and
psychology
influence
sport
performance.
Aims
of
this
study
were:
(1)
investigation
the
consequences
mild
sleep
(2)
assessment
conse-quences
infection
cardiopulmonary
exercise
test
(CPET)
results.
49
EAs
(males=
43;
87.76%,
females=
6;
12.24%,
age=
39.9±7.8
years,
height=
178.4±6.8
cm,
weight=
76.3±10.4
kg;
BMI=
24.0±2.6
kg·m−2)
underwent
maximal
cycling
or
running
CPET
pre-
post-
completed
a
survey.
Exercise
performance
was
deteriorated
after
(maximal
oxy-gen
uptake;
VO2max=
47.81±7.81
vs
44.97±7.00
ml·kg·min−1
respectively
infection;
p<0.001).
Waking
up
at
night
affected
heart
rate
(HR)
respiratory
compensation
point
(RCP)
(p=0.028).
time
influenced
pulmonary
ventilation
(p=0.013),
breathing
frequency
(p=0.010),
blood
lactate
concentration
(Lac)
(p=0.013)
RCP.
Maximal
power/speed
(p=0.046)
HR
(p=0.070)
linked
with
quality
sleep.
Stress
management
relaxation
techniques
VO2max
(p=0.046),
(p=0.033),
Lac
(p=0.045).
Cardiorespiratory
fitness
correlated
mental
Medical
Professionals
should
encourage
to
maintain
proper
health
facilitate
recovery.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
95(1)
Published: Nov. 19, 2022
The
longitudinal
trajectories
of
cardiac
structure
and
function
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection
are
unclear.
Therefore,
this
meta-analysis
aims
to
elucidate
the
effect
on
in
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
survivors
after
recovery.
PubMed/MEDLINE,
CENTRAL,
EMBASE
were
systematically
searched
for
articles
published
up
1st
August
2022.
A
systematic
review
performed
calculate
pooled
effects
size
95%
confidence
interval
each
outcome.
total
21
studies
including
2394
individuals
(1436
post-COVID-19
cases
958
controls)
included
present
meta-analysis.
analyses
compared
with
control
groups
showed
a
significant
association
between
reduced
left
ventricular
ejection
fraction
(LV
EF),
LV
end-diastolic
volume
EDV),
stroke
SV),
mitral
annular
plane
systolic
excursion
(MAPSE),
global
strain,
right
EF
(RV
RV
EDV,
ESV,
SV,
tricuspid
excursion,
increased
mass.
Subgroup
analysis
based
severity
COVID-19
acute
phase
subsequent
chronic
outcomes
revealed
that
EF,
MAPSE,
ESV
only
decreased
patients
history
intensive
care
unit
admission.
Cardiac
impairment
persisted
recovered
even
1
year.
Future
warranted
determine
biological
mechanisms
underlying
long-term
cardiovascular
consequences
COVID-19.
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
relationship
between
COVID-19
infection
and
a
possible
increased
likelihood
of
older
adults
developing
new-onset
dementia
(NOD)
remains
elusive.
Methods
A
thorough
search
was
performed
across
several
databases
including
MEDLINE/PubMed,
PsycINFO,
Scopus,
medRxiv,
PQDT
Global
for
studies
published
in
English
from
January
2020
to
December
2023.
Only
original
investigations
exploring
the
link
NOD
were
selected
inclusion.
We
assessed
risk
NOD,
using
Risk
Ratio
(RR)
measurement.
Control
groups
categorized
as:
(i)
non-COVID
cohort
with
other
respiratory
infections
[control
group
(C1)];
(ii)
otherwise
unspecified
health
status
(C2)].
Follow-up
periods
divided
into
intervals
3,
6,
12,
24
months
post-COVID.
Results
11
(involving
939,824
post-COVID-19
survivors
6,765,117
controls)
included
review.
Across
median
observation
period
12
post-COVID,
overall
incidence
about
1.82%
COVID-infected
group,
compared
0.35%
non-COVID-infected
group.
pooled
meta-analysis
showed
significantly
among
adult
non-COVID-19
controls
(RR
=
1.58,
95%
CI
1.21–2.08).
Similar
risks
observed
subgroup
analyses
restricted
an
observational
1.56,
1.21–2.01),
as
well
five
that
employed
propensity
score
matching
sufficiently
effectively
control
multiple
confounding
covariates
1.46,
1.10–1.94).
C1
shared
comparably
(overall
RR
1.13,
0.92–1.38).
Discussion
Under
normal
circumstances,
we
believe
is
likely
be
factor
over
time.
While
due
appears
similar
associated
infections,
it
warrants
necessitates
investigation
longer
observations.
Age and Ageing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(4)
Published: April 1, 2023
Abstract
Background
community
ageing
in
place,
advancing
better
living
for
elders
(CAPABLE),
which
is
a
biobehavioural
environmental
approach
by
addressing
individual
capacities
and
the
home
environment,
aims
to
reduce
impact
of
disability
among
low-income
older
adults.
Objective
this
meta-analysis
elucidate
efficacy
CAPABLE
program
on
related
outcomes
Methods
systematic
search
MEDLINE/PubMed,
CINAHL
EMBASE
was
conducted
articles
published
up
August
2022.
A
review
were
performed
calculate
pooled
effect
sizes
safety
hazards,
activities
daily
(ADLs),
instrumental
ADLs
(IADLs),
depression,
falls
efficacy,
pain
quality
life.
Results
seven
studies
involving
2,921
adults
(1,117
as
group
1,804
served
control)
with
an
average
age
ranging
from
65
79
included
present
meta-analysis.
Pre–post
analyses
showed
that
significantly
associated
lower
ADLs,
IADLs,
Additionally,
there
statistically
significant
associations
between
improvements
IADLs
life
compared
controls.
Conclusion
intervention
may
be
promising
strategy
health
disparities,
limitations,
improve
community-dwelling
who
suffer
disabilities
both
person
environment.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 475 - 475
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Objectives:
We
aimed
to
describe
the
cardiopulmonary
function
during
exercise
and
health-related
quality
of
life
(HRQoL)
in
patients
with
a
history
COVID-19
pneumonia,
stratified
by
chest
computed
tomography
(CT)
findings
at
baseline.
Methods:
Among
77
consecutive
who
were
discharged
from
Pulmonology
Ward
between
March
2020
April
2021,
28
(mean
age
54.3
±
8.6
years,
8
females)
agreed
participate
current
study.
The
participants
analyzed
two
groups
based
on
pulmonary
involvement
(PI)
baseline
CT
applying
threshold
25%.
A
consequent
artificial
intelligence
(AI)-guided
total
opacity
score
(TOS)
was
calculated
subgroup
22
patients.
test
(CPET)
conducted
average
8.4
(±1.9)
months
after
discharge
hospital.
HRQoL
defined
using
short-form
(SF-36)
questionnaire.
primary
outcome
intolerance
that
as
peak
oxygen
uptake
(V′O2peak)
<
80%
predicted.
Secondary
outcomes
ventilatory
limitation,
breathing
reserve
15%,
circulatory
pulse
predicted
below
80%,
deconditioning,
absence
limitations.
Other
secondary
included
SF-36
domains.
Results:
In
all,
15
had
least
25%
PI
(53.6%)
CT.
Exercise
observed
ten
(35.7%),
six
due
deconditioning
four
limitation;
none
limitation.
AI-guided
TOS
30.1
24.4%
vs.
6.1
4.8%
(p
0.001)
baseline,
1.7
3.0%
0.2
0.7%
(nonsignificant)
follow-up
high
low
groups,
respectively.
physical
functioning
(PF)
domain
questionnaire
66.3
19.4
85.0
13.1
respectively
=
0.007).
domains
did
not
differ
significantly
groups.
inversely
correlated
V′O2peak
(standardized
β
coefficient
−0.436;
95%
CI
−26.1;
−0.7;
p
0.040)
PF
scores
−0.654;
−41.3;
−7.6;
0.006)
adjusted
for
age,
sex,
body
mass
index
lung
diffusion
capacity.
Conclusions:
One-third
experienced
eight
pneumonia.
higher
associated
PF.
Notwithstanding,
radiological
resolved,
mainly
explained
limitation
but
deconditioning.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
level
of
physical
activity
(PA)
has
been
reported
to
decrease
worldwide.
A
sedentary
lifestyle
is
widely
recognized
as
a
significant
risk
factor
for
various
diseases,
necessitating
extensive
big
data
analysis
uncover
diverse
aspects
linked
pandemic.
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
investigate
impact
pandemic
on
PA
levels
across
population
subsets
in
Iran
and
identify
barriers
during
fifth
wave
outbreak.
Data
from
7810
individuals
(50.8%
male,
54.8%
married,
69.6%
18–49
years)
were
collected
using
standardized
questionnaire
comprising
demographic
details,
high,
moderate,
low
PA,
daily
time,
at
home,
PA.
The
distributed
online
via
social
platforms
such
Telegram,
WhatsApp,
Instagram.
obtained
analyzed
Chi-Square
goodness-of-fit
test
significance
α
<
0.05.
there
number
days/week
dedicated
well
reduction
duration
each
session
compared
pre-pandemic
(p
0.001).
Conversely,
particularly
exceeding
5
h,
significantly
increased
post-outbreak
Notably,
lack
appropriate
space
time
constraints
identified
primary
In
nationally
representative
study,
findings
underscore
substantial
decline
sub-populations
an
increase
behaviors
crisis.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 2305 - 2305
Published: March 27, 2025
The
first
Polish
recommendations
for
the
management
of
COVID-19
were
published
by
Society
Epidemiologists
and
Infectiologists
(PTEiLChZ)
on
31
March
2020,
last
three
years
ago.
emergence
new
SARS-CoV-2
variants,
a
different
course
disease,
as
well
knowledge
about
therapies
vaccines,
requires
updating
diagnostic,
therapeutic,
prophylactic
guidelines.
Despite
reduction
in
threat
associated
with
COVID-19,
there
is
risk
another
epidemic
caused
coronaviruses,
which
was
an
additional
reason
developing
version
In
preparing
these
recommendations,
Delphi
method
used,
reaching
consensus
after
survey
cycles.
Compared
to
2022
version,
names
individual
stages
disease
have
been
changed,
adapting
them
realities
clinical
practice,
attention
paid
differences
observed
immunosuppressed
patients
children.
Some
previously
recommended
drugs
discontinued,
including
monoclonal
antibodies.
addition,
general
principles
vaccination
presented,
issues
related
post-COVID
syndrome.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 979 - 979
Published: April 24, 2025
To
investigate
the
real-world
effectiveness
of
COVID-19
vaccines
in
a
large
cohort
patients
with
diabetes
mellitus
(DM),
we
analyzed
all
>18-year-old
registered
Brazilian
nationwide
surveillance
database
between
February
2020
and
2023.
The
primary
outcome
interest
was
vaccine
against
death,
evaluated
using
multivariate
logistic
regression
models.
Among
2,131,089
SIVEP-Gripe,
482,677
(22.6%)
had
DM.
After
adjusting
for
covariates,
DM
higher
risk
death
than
those
without
comorbidities
(adjusted
odds
ratio
[aOR]
=
1.43,
95%
CI,
1.39–1.47).
For
(72.7%,
70.5–74.7)
(73.4%,
68.2–76.7),
similar
after
booster
dose.
However,
it
reduced
associated
other
(60.5%;
57.5–63.2).
strongest
factor
failure
omicron
variant
(aOR
27.8,
19.9–40.1).
Our
study
revealed
that
provided
robust
protection
individuals
our
findings
underscore
need
to
update
develop
tailored
strategies
diabetes,
especially
additional
underlying
conditions.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Nov. 8, 2022
Purpose:
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
investigated
the
association
between
Physical
activity
(PA)
before
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)
infection
severity
of
illness
mortality
in
COVID-19
patients.
Methods:
A
comprehensive
search
was
undertaken
to
identify
retrospective
nonrandomized
controlled
trial
studies
comparing
among
patients
who
had
previously
reported
their
participation
PA
with
those
not.
The
databases
searched
were
PubMed,
Cochrane
Library,
Scopus,
Science
Direct,
EMBASE,
OPENGREY.EU,
ClinicalTrials.gov.
risk
bias
assessed
using
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale.
random-effects
model
used
for
determining
pairwise
meta-analyses.
protocol
registered
PROSPERO
(CRD42021262548).
Results:
Eighteen
met
inclusion
criteria
(5
cross-sectional,
12
cohort,
1
case-control
studies).
All
618
680
subjects
adults.
significantly
decreased
death
(odds
ratio
[OR]
0.34;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
0.19-0.62;
p
<
0.001)
severe
outcomes
(OR
0.60;
CI,
0.48-0.76;
0.001).
Subgroup
analysis
showed
that
≥150
min/wk
at
a
moderate
intensity
or
≥75
vigorous
reduced
risks
mortality.
Vigorous
risk,
whereas
Conclusion:
might
reduce
patients,
especially
≥
150
activity.
However,
careful
interpretations
should
be
considered
due
difference
patterns
definitions
included
studies.
finding
implies
engaging
regular
PA,
even
different
patterns,
has
beneficial
effects
on