Med Mal Infect June 2020 PMID 32259560

Interleukin-6 as a potential biomarker of COVID-19 progression.

Zulvikar Syambani Ulhaq, Gita Vita Soraya

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The overall tone is skeptical and somewhat dismissive, exemplified by comments like 'I fingered IL-6 without reading,' showing minimal engagement with the scientific content. Meanwhile, mentions of FDA accelerating testing indicate some awareness of the potential clinical relevance, but a lack of detailed discussion reflects moderate interest and limited deep engagement.

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Most discussions seem skeptical or dismissive, with comments like 'I fingered IL-6 without reading' indicating disagreement or disinterest.

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There is a moderate level of interest, as some posts mention ongoing research and potential testing, but overall engagement is limited.

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Posts do not deeply analyze the methodology or implications; they mainly reference the publication or make brief remarks.

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The discussions suggest some recognition of importance, especially regarding FDA actions, but overall impact is viewed as preliminary or superficial.

Abstract in brief

  • Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a protein involved in inflammation and the immune response, and its levels might indicate how severe COVID-19 can become.
  • The text suggests IL-6 could serve as a biomarker, meaning it can help predict the progression of COVID-19 in patients.
  • Monitoring IL-6 levels might assist healthcare providers in identifying patients at risk of severe illness and guiding treatment decisions.]

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Interleukin-6 as a Potential Biomarker of COVID-19 Progression @SSRN https://t.co/kjSjk0OB4m

Apr 8, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 15,170 followers View post →
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I fingered IL-6 wihtout reading any of these papers about how covid-19 disease progression works. https://t.co/QoFEbUNi9U https://t.co/QjEVQ1dbIS https://t.co/3mj1tem7J3 FDA is putting a rush on IL-6 testing https://t.co/THfolzqfuU

Jun 9, 2020 · 1 like · 6,790 followers View post →
the paper link
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Trend up+242: *Ulhaq ZS* et al (Med Mal Infect) __Interleukin-6 as a potential biomarker of COVID-19 progression__ https://t.co/fIzfFJOeN5

Apr 9, 2020 · 137 followers View post →
Gita Soraya
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Interleukin-6 as a potential biomarker of COVID-19 progression https://t.co/dm8GohrCzs

Apr 20, 2020 · 3 followers View post →

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I fingered IL-6 wihtout reading any of these papers about how covid-19 disease progression works. https://t.co/QoFEbUNi9U https://t.co/QjEVQ1dbIS https://t.co/3mj1tem7J3 FDA is putting a rush on IL-6 testing https://t.co/THfolzqfuU

Jun 9, 2020 · 1 like · 6,790 followers View post →
Gita Soraya
@gitavs_MD · X

Interleukin-6 as a potential biomarker of COVID-19 progression https://t.co/dm8GohrCzs

Apr 20, 2020 · 3 followers View post →
the paper link
@the_paper_link · X

Trend up+242: *Ulhaq ZS* et al (Med Mal Infect) __Interleukin-6 as a potential biomarker of COVID-19 progression__ https://t.co/fIzfFJOeN5

Apr 9, 2020 · 137 followers View post →
みずしろ(水城)04/19 Webオンリーやります!
@mizuneko_koneko · X

Interleukin-6 as a Potential Biomarker of COVID-19 Progression @SSRN https://t.co/kjSjk0OB4m

Apr 8, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 15,170 followers View post →
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