Amir Behnam Kharazmi

1 Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic transitions into a new phase, marked by vaccination campaigns, public health measures, and lessons learned from its earlier stages [1], it offers an opportunity to reflect on the challenges it presented to the global healthcare community. The initial rapid spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and its multifaceted impact on human health prompted an urgent need for comprehensive research efforts.