Poor clinical outcomes among hospitalized obese patients with COVID-19 are related to inflammation and not respiratory mechanics

By sjmartinez • May 20, 2025

Edwards JN, Ganz T, Nemeth E, Martin EJ, Jackson NJ, Kim A. Poor clinical outcomes among hospitalized obese patients with COVID-19 are related to inflammation and not respiratory mechanics. J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures). 2025 Apr 30;11(2):140-148. doi: 10.2478/jccm-2025-0012. PMID: 40386706; PMCID: PMC12080559.

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