Obesity as a Risk Factor for Complications and Mortality in Individuals with SARS-CoV-2: A Systematic Review
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(4), С. 543 - 543
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2024
This
systematic
review
aimed
to
analyze
the
available
studies
that
identified
overweight
and/or
obesity
as
a
risk
factor
for
mortality,
use
of
respiratory
support,
and
changes
in
biochemical
markers
adults
hospitalized
with
SARS-CoV-2.
The
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
databases
were
searched
using
PRISMA
guidelines
until
January
2024.
protocol
was
registered
PROSPERO
(code:
CRD42024501551).
Of
473
articles,
only
8
met
inclusion
criteria
(e.g.,
adult
individuals
aged
18
or
over
diagnosed
COVID-19
obesity).
In
addition,
Downs
Black
tool
used
assess
quality
studies.
analyzed
totaled
9782
COVID-19,
indicating
are
present
more
than
half
adults.
Diseases
such
diabetes
mellitus
hypertension
prevalent
obesity.
also
highlighted
higher
incidence
support
is
related
hospitalization
intensive
care
units
have
mortality
from
COVID-19.
Biochemical
procalcitinin,
C-reactive
protein,
interleukin-6
associated
severity
infection.
exposed
worse
disease,
well
need
care,
essential
blood
markers.
Язык: Английский
A Comprehensive Scoping Review on Diet and Nutrition in Relation to Long COVID-19 Symptoms and Recovery
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(11), С. 1802 - 1802
Опубликована: Май 26, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Long
COVID-19
is
characterized
by
persistent
symptoms
lasting
three
months
or
more
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Nutrition
has
emerged
as
a
modifiable
factor
influencing
recovery
trajectories
and
symptom
burden;
however,
existing
evidence
remains
fragmented
across
diverse
study
designs
populations.
This
scoping
review
synthesized
global
on
the
role
of
diet
nutrition
in
managing
long
supporting
recovery.
Methods:
Following
PRISMA-ScR
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
guidelines
for
reviews,
we
searched
major
biomedical
databases
studies
published
between
2020
2025.
Eligible
examined
dietary
intake,
nutritional
status,
nutrition-related
interventions
adults
with
COVID-19.
Results:
After
duplicates
were
removed,
1808
records
screened,
resulting
50
that
met
inclusion
criteria—27
intervention
23
observational
studies.
Nutritional
exposures
included
micronutrients
(e.g.,
vitamins
D,
K2),
amino
acids
L-arginine),
multinutrient
formulations,
microbiota-targeted
therapies
probiotics,
synbiotics),
quality,
whole-diet
patterns
Mediterranean
diet).
Approximately
76%
reported
improvements
COVID-19-related
such
fatigue,
mood
disturbances,
physical
function,
markers
inflammation.
Conclusions:
Diet
may
support
targeting
inflammation
gut
microbiome
to
alleviate
improve
functional
outcomes.
Well-powered
trials
approaches,
combined
targeted
supplementation,
are
needed
confirm
their
potential
scalable,
accessible
tools
post-COVID-19
management.
Язык: Английский
Body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight COVID-19 survivors in different severity degrees: a cohort study
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2023
COVID-19
sequelae
are
varied,
and
whether
they
temporary
or
permanent
is
still
unknown.
Identifying
these
may
guide
therapeutic
strategies
to
improve
individuals'
recovery.
This
prospective
cohort
aimed
assess
body
composition,
cardiopulmonary
fitness,
long-term
symptoms
of
overweight
individuals
affected
by
COVID-19.
Participants
(n
=
90)
were
divided
into
three
groups
according
the
severity
acute
COVID-19:
mild
(no
hospitalization),
moderate
(hospitalization,
without
oxygen
support),
severe/critical
cases
(hospitalized
in
Intensive
Care
Unit).
We
assessed
composition
with
a
tetrapolar
multifrequency
bioimpedance,
hemodynamic
variables
(heart
rate,
blood
pressure,
peripheral
saturation-SpO2)
at
rest,
Bruce
test
direct
gas
exchange.
Two
assessments
one-year
interval
performed.
The
most
prevalent
memory
deficit
(66.7%),
lack
concentration
(51.7%),
fatigue
(65.6%),
dyspnea
(40%).
presented
time
effect
an
increase
distance
walked
after
1
year
just
for
group
(p
<
0.05).
SpO2
was
significantly
lower
up
5
min
when
compared
group,
diastolic
pressure
end
higher
0.05;
all
comparisons).
A
observed
increased
lean
mass,
skeletal
muscle
fat-free
mass
Cardiopulmonary
fitness
parameters
did
not
differ
among
groups,
except
respiratory
quotient
values
itself
year.
All
patients
might
present
sequelae,
regardless
disease
severity.
Reassessing
identifying
essential
perform
more
precise
health
promotion
interventions.
Язык: Английский
Long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on cardiorespiratory fitness: a meta-analysis
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2023
Despite
surviving
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
its
long-term
impact
is
of
concern.
Low
cardiorespiratory
fitness
a
strong
predictor
all-cause
mortality,
and
likely
affected
by
multisystem
impairments
following
COVID-19
infection.
Accumulating
evidence
has
identified
the
on
level.
However,
findings
have
been
controversial.
Conclusive
still
needed.This
review
aimed
to
systematically
summarize
synthesize
whether
SARS-CoV-2
infection
diminishes
in
survivors.The
study
design
was
systematic
meta-analysis.A
search
carried
out
using
PubMed,
CINAHL,
Scopus,
Embase
Cochrane
Library,
together
with
reference
lists
(searching
from
their
inception
January
2023).
Observational
studies
investigating
outcomes
relevant
(i.e.,
peak
oxygen
uptake)
were
included.
Weighted
mean
difference
(WMD)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
used
identify
pooled
effect
estimate.
Use
random
effects
model
considered
as
main
method.
Grading
Recommendation
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation
approach
employed
determine
certainty
evidence.
This
meta-analysis
registered
PROSPERO
(registration
number:
CRD42023393108).Seven
eligible
(4
cross-sectional,
2
cohort,
1
case-control
studies)
involving
4,773
participants
included
this
meta-analysis.
A
estimates
showed
that
patients
group
had
significant
reduction
uptake
when
compared
counterparts
non-COVID-19
(WMD
-6.70,
95%CI
-9.34
-4.06,
low
certainty).
subgroup
analysis
age
found
survivors
young-
middle-aged
middle-
older-aged
subgroups
reductions
-5.31,
-7.69
-2.94,
certainty;
WMD
-15.63,
-28.50
-2.75,
very
certainty,
respectively).
Subgroup
analyses
symptom
moderate
severe
symptoms
significantly
lower
than
certainty).The
current
concluded
poorer
group,
but
there
considerable
uncertainty
Poorer
be
more
pronounced
who
are
getting
older
symptoms,
it
uncertain
such
finding
valuable
clinical
context.https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/,
CRD42023393108.
Язык: Английский
Health-Related Physical Fitness and Biochemical Parameters in Overweight Older People during Social Isolation Imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal and Observational Study
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
21(9), С. 1161 - 1161
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
With
COVID-19,
evidence
indicates
that
the
elderly
will
have
worse
biochemical
markers
related
to
health
in
social
isolation.
The
objective
was
analyze
impacts
on
physical
fitness
and
parameters
of
older
adults’
during
COVID-19
Quantitative,
longitudinal,
observational
study
conducted
between
2020,
2021,
2022.
Thirty-three
adults
both
sexes
were
evaluated.
A
sociodemographic
questionnaire,
biomarkers,
health-related
used.
Significant
differences
observed
for
sum
maximum
isometric
right
left
handgrip
strength,
with
a
reduction
2022
(p
=
0.009);
getting
up
walking
<
0.001),
2021
0.05);
elbow
flexion
extension
0.004),
0.006);
sitting
standing
0.002),
0.003)
peak
oxygen
consumption
0.05).
Differences
fasting
blood
glucose
increase
0.05),
triglycerides
triglyceride–glucose
index
waist
circumference
0.001);
body
mass
0.001).
However,
no
anthropometric
composition
>
Conclusions:
Older
people
had
changes
isolation
pandemic.
Язык: Английский
Impact of Multi-Professional Intervention on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Biomarkers in Overweight COVID-19 Survivors for 8 and 16 Weeks: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial
Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(20), С. 2034 - 2034
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024
Considering
the
diverse
symptomatology
of
COVID-19-ranging
from
mild
to
severe
cases-multi-professional
interventions
are
crucial
for
enhancing
physical
recovery,
nutritional
status,
and
mental
health
outcomes
in
affected
patients.
Thus,
this
study
aimed
investigate
effects
such
an
intervention
on
health-related
fitness
biomarkers
overweight
COVID-19
survivors
with
varying
degrees
symptom
severity
after
8
weeks
16
weeks.
Язык: Английский
Effects of a Multi-professional Intervention on Quality of Life of Women with Overweight or Obesity Post-Covid-19. A Pragmatic Trial
Ciencias de la actividad física,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(1), С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Obesity
is
a
global
Non-Communicable
Chronic
Disease
(NCD)
associated
with
various
comorbidities
and
high
mortality
rate.
This
scenario
has
increasingly
affected
the
female
population,
leading
to
rise
in
prevalence
related
health
issues.
Therefore,
present
study
aimed
assess
health-related
quality
of
life
women
overweight
or
obesity
symptoms
COVID-19
using
multi-professional
intervention
model.
research
was
conducted
as
parallel
group
repeated
measures
pragmatic
trial,
which
28
participants
aged
between
25
65
were
allocated
into
two
groups:
experimental
(intervention
group)
control
(non-intervention
participants).
The
Body
Mass
Index
(BMI)
(30.5
±
5.45
kg/m²)
Experimental
Group,
Control
Group
(31
8.2
kg/m2).
12-Item
Health
Survey
(SF-12)
questionnaire
applied
physical
mental
domains
survivors
different
symptom
severities
(mild,
moderate,
severe)
compared
group.
At
end
program,
finished
(15
from
13
group).
results
indicated
significant
improvement
domain
only
after
period
(p
<
0.05).
However,
no
differences
observed
groups
>
Considering
these
findings,
actions
emerge
crucial
component
for
enhancing
life,
particularly
within
health,
during
16-week
period.
Язык: Английский
Análisis del Vínculo de Usuarios de Distintas Unidades Básicas de Salud Con Posible Diagnóstico de Enfermedades Crónicas no Transmisibles Frente a la Pandemia del Covid-19 en el en una ciudad del sur de Brasil
Ciencias de la actividad física,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(1), С. 1 - 14
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Non-communicable
chronic
diseases
(NCDs)
are
considered
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
worldwide.
During
COVID-19
pandemic,
these
have
been
neglected
due
to
Brazilian
Unified
National
Health
System
(BHUS)
overload.
In
this
context,
study
aimed
analyze
bond
between
patients
with
NCDs
and
primary
care
during
pandemic
while
also
seeking
identify
population's
level
knowledge
about
health
parameters
their
relationship
healthcare
system.
A
cross-sectional
observational
was
conducted,
in
which
an
online
questionnaire
administered
collect
socioeconomic
information
from
BHUS
metropolitan
region
Maringa,
Parana,
Brazil,
encompassing
individuals
over
18
years
age.
The
survey
promoted
on
social
media,
interested
participants
responded
questionnaire,
addressed
topics
such
as
identification,
medication
use,
disease
information,
NCDs,
general
data
related
COVID-19.
obtained
analyzed
responses
revealed
a
low
population
lack
pandemic.
There
notable
decrease
services
period,
may
be
explained
by
fear
contracting
novel
coronavirus.
This
is
essential
understand
patients'
public
challenges
It
can
become
valuable
ally
dealing
future
pandemics
endemic
crises,
enabling
improvements
raising
awareness
among
Язык: Английский
Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Interventions in Individuals With Emerging Virtual Respiratory Tract Infectious Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Clinical Rehabilitation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(7), С. 857 - 883
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024
Objective
Assessing
rehabilitation
effectiveness
for
persistent
symptoms
post-infection
with
emerging
viral
respiratory
diseases.
Data
sources
Systematic
review
of
seven
databases
(MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
Cochrane
Library,
PEDro,
MedRxiv,
CNKI,
Wanfang)
until
30
December
2023.
Review
methods
Evaluated
101
studies
(9593
participants)
on
function,
exercise
capacity,
and
quality
life.
Methodological
was
assessed
using
the
Collaboration's
Risk
Bias
tool
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs),
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale
(NOS)
observational
non-RCTs,
NIH
Quality
Assessment
Tools
before-after
studies.
Results
The
most
common
program
combined
breathing
exercises
aerobic
or
strength
training.
Rehabilitation
interventions
significantly
enhanced
as
evidenced
by
improvements
Borg
(MD,
−1.85;
95%
CI,
−3.00
to
−0.70,
low
certainty),
mMRC
Dyspnea
−0.45;
−0.72
−0.18,
Multidimensional
Dyspnoea-12
−4.64;
−6.54
−2.74,
moderate
certainty).
Exercise
capacity
also
improved,
demonstrated
results
from
Six-Minute
Walk
Test
38.18;
25.33–51.03,
certainty)
Sit-to-Stand
3.04;
1.07–5.01,
Conclusion
are
promising
survivors
diseases,
yet
gaps
in
research
remain.
Future
investigations
should
focus
personalizing
efforts,
utilizing
remote
technology-assisted
programs,
improving
quality,
identifying
specific
subgroups
customized
strategies
achieve
best
outcomes
survivors.
Язык: Английский
Eight Weeks of Resistance Training Is Not a Sufficient Stimulus to Improve Body Composition in Post-COVID-19 Elderly Adults
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1), С. 174 - 174
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
Background:
This
study
sought
to
assess
how
body
mass
(BM)
and
composition
in
post-COVID-19
elderly
adults
were
affected
by
8
weeks
of
resistance
training.
An
additional
goal
was
determine
the
agreement
between
Bioelectrical
Impedance
Analysis
(BIA)
Dual
Energy
X-Ray
Absorptiometry
(DXA)
people.
Methods:
Participants
randomly
assigned
an
intervention
Group,
which
engaged
training,
a
Control
advised
maintain
their
usual
activity
levels.
Before
after
intervention,
analyzed
via
BIA
DXA
methods.
Results:
We
found
no
statistically
significant
changes
BM
or
following
overestimate
participants’
baseline
fat-free
(FFM)
underestimate
fat
(FM),
compared
method.
There
differences
intervention-induced
FM
FFM
measured
DXA.
Conclusions:
Moderate
intensity
training
lasting
not
be
sufficient
stimulus
improve
adults.
also
conclude
that
may
serve
as
viable
alternative
for
measuring
longitudinal
Язык: Английский