The lungs are the primary target of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
CoV-2) infection, with severe hypoxia being the cause of death in the most critical cases …

Areas at high-altitude, annually attract millions of tourists, skiers, trekkers, and climbers. If not
adequately prepared and not considering certain ascent rules, a considerable proportion of …

Aims The objective of this study is to analyze how the impact of Diabetes Mellitus [DM] in
patients with COVID-19 varies according to altitudinal gradient. Methods We obtained …

Mitochondrial health is based on a delicate balance of specific mitochondrial functions (eg
metabolism, signaling, dynamics) that are impaired in neurodegenerative diseases …

The health impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic across OECD (Organisation for Economic Co‐
operation and Development) and European regions has been strikingly uneven. In 2020 …

Ortiz-Prado, Esteban, Raul Patricio Fernandez Naranjo, Eduardo Vasconez, Katherine
Simbaña-Rivera, Trigomar Correa-Sancho, Alex Lister, Manuel Calvopiña, and Ginés …

Background There are few data on the clinical outcomes of patients with coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) in cities over 1000 m above sea level (masl). Objectives To …

Existing studies reported higher altitudes reduce the COVID-19 infection rate in the United
States, Colombia, and Peru. However, the underlying reasons for this phenomenon remain …

Purpose: The effect of high altitude (≥ 1500 m) and its potential association with mortality by
COVID-19 remains controversial. We assessed the effect of high altitude on the …

Background Multiple studies have attempted to elucidate the relationship between chronic
hypoxia and SARS-CoV-2 infection. It seems that high-altitude is associated with lower …