The prognostic value of red cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio (RAR) in COVID-19 pneumonia: implications for early diagnosis
RAR represents a promising biomarker for the early detection and risk stratification of COVID-19 pneumonia. By simultaneously capturing hematologic and metabolic disturbances, RAR provides a more comprehensive reflection of disease severity. The observed age-mediation effect suggests that elderly individuals with elevated RAR may face heightened risk, warranting enhanced clinical monitoring or prioritized intervention.
Authors
- Wenying Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5043-9148)
- Liya Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8974-5142)
- Ying Xue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1248-4255)
- Yun Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3230-3148)
- Sijing Tang
- Y L Shi
- Heming Huang
- Jiarui Pei
- Yang Wang
Institutions
- Tongji University (CN)
- Tongji Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Virology Journal
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-026-03100-w
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00