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Individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery to treat obesity may have a reduced risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a recent study.

An early, 3-day regimen of remdesivir may prevent hospitalization and death in patients with COVID-19 who are at risk for disease progression, according to results of the PINETREE study.

In patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), higher body temperature and heart rate, along with low white cell counts, are strong predictors of testing positive for influenza, according to a recent Singapore study.

Individuals with metabolic syndrome who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a greater risk for more severe COVID-19 disease, including an elevated risk of in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and intensive care unit (ICU) admission, a recent prospective study showed.

Adding aspirin to usual care did not lead to a reduced mortality rate in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study by the RECOVERY* Collaborative Group.