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December 2020 in “Endocrine-related Cancer” This article discusses the potential role of oral DHEA, available as a 'dietary supplement' in the US, in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, calling for clinical trials to assess its safety.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, dermoscopic examination of COVID-19 patients revealed significant microvascular changes in the proximal nailfold, such as avascular areas and disorganized capillary architecture, compared to healthy controls, with some regression of these changes observed over time.
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February 2015 in “Biomaterials” In this study, immobilized VEGF selectively captured endothelial cells under various shear stresses, suggesting its potential for promoting endothelialization in vascular grafts or implanted tissues.
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” This review discusses the various skin lesions associated with COVID-19, which vary in type and severity, and reports that these lesions can appear before other symptoms and typically resolve spontaneously.
July 2025 in “The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine” This study suggests that T-cell recruitment, thrombosis, and increased vascular permeability may contribute to various symptom clusters in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 through shared cytokine elevation.