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COVID-19 News-India: As the new variants and sub-lineages of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to infect millions across the world and in some cases lead to rise in hospitalizations while also contributing to rising excess mortality rates which many governments are trying to desperately conceal, India is on high alert as health experts warn of an imminent crisis, fueled by the emergence and spread of...
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has posed unprecedented challenges in our ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by the Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology at the University of Texas at Austin has delved into the intricacies of the Omicron variant, unraveling its unique ability...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been unprecedented, with millions of cases and deaths reported worldwide. Despite significant progress in vaccination efforts, the emergence of viral variants continues to pose challenges, particularly in vulnerable and unvaccinated populations. One area of ongoing research is the exploration of genetic factors that ma...
COVID-19 News-New Zealand: In the latest update on the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand, authorities are cautiously optimistic as the nation reports a decrease in new cases over the past week. According to figures released by the Ministry of Health, there were 7,417 new cases reported, with 4,144 being reinfections.
https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/data-and-statistics/covid-19-da...
Pediatric Bronchiolitis Infections Also Rising At Alarming Levels
COVID-19 News-France: As the year draws to a close, France is grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, marking an alarming increase in infections over a one-week period from December 4th to December 10th, 2023. The rise, totaling more than 100,000 new cases, has been attributed to multiple factors, including a ...
Leading Canadian Infectious Disease Researcher Tara Moriarty Raises Concerns On Increasing COVID-19 Deaths In Newfoundland and Labrador.
COVID-19 News-Canada: As the holiday season approaches, Newfoundland and Labrador is grappling with a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, prompting leading infectious disease researcher and University of Toronto professor Dr Tara Moriarty to voice her ap...
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COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought researchers from around the world together in a collaborative effort to understand the intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Among the many proteins encoded by the virus, the envelope protein (E) has emerged as a focal point of investigation due to its crucial role in the viral life cycle.
ZO-1 recruitment to E Golgi p...
COVID-19 News: As December unfolds, Indonesia is grappling with a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, prompting health officials to intensify efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Achmad Farchanny Tri Adryanto, the Director of Health Quarantine Surveillance at the Directorate General of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) within the Indonesian Health Ministry, revealed that as of December 13, ...
AI In Medicine: In a groundbreaking move, Google has launched MedLM, a suite of healthcare-focused generative AI models aimed at revolutionizing medical workflows, research, and patient care. The introduction of MedLM marks a significant leap forward in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the healthcare sector, promising increased efficiency and precision. Developed on the foundat...
COVID-19 News: As the global endeavor to combat the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the vaccination landscape has come under increased scrutiny, with recent studies shedding light on potential complications associated with specific blood types. A notable investigation conducted in the United Kingdom has revealed a correlation between blood type and an escalated risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT...
COVID-19 News: In a watershed moment for COVID-19 research, scientists at the College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Australia, have made a groundbreaking discovery that promises to deepen our understanding of the disease's pathogenesis. The focus of their attention is a novel viral microRNA, CoV2-miR-O8, encoded by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS...
COVID News: The United States stands on the precipice of a healthcare crisis as a confluence of factors, including a surge in COVID-19 cases, a spike in influenza infections, and the emergence of the JN.1 variant, threatens to overwhelm hospitals and emergency rooms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a dire warning, predicting that the healthcare system could be forc...
STI News: The global landscape of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is undergoing a significant transformation, with lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) emerging as a notable challenge. Formerly categorized as a tropical disease, LGV has rapidly gained prevalence in high-income countries, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). This STI News report delves into the intricate and evolvin...
COVID-19 News: In a recent news release, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning about the rising prevalence of respiratory infectious diseases across the WHO European Region.
The onset of the seasonal cold weather has led to the circulation of respiratory pathogens, causing a surge in illnesses, with particular concerns emerging in Czechia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, and Slovak...
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, the scientific community remains vigilant in the face of new challenges posed by emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. A recent collaboration between Jena University Hospital in Germany and the University of California San Francisco in the USA has brought to light a groundbreaking discovery - the omicron variant's...
COVID-19 News: As winter blankets Japan, the nation finds itself grappling with a perilous convergence of escalating COVID-19 and influenza infections, a dire situation described by health officials as a catastrophic twindemic. The latest reports from Japan's health ministry paint a concerning picture, with both viral outbreaks intensifying at an alarming rate.
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COVID-19 News: In response to a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases over the past week, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) is intensifying efforts to combat the spread of the virus. The latest data, released on Friday (15 December), revealed a substantial increase in weekly infections, reaching 56,043 cases during the epidemiological week 49.
https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/upd...
COVID-19 News: As Germany grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) sheds light on the intricate dynamics of respiratory infections in the country. The prevalence of acute respiratory diseases, fueled by both COVID-19 and traditional respiratory infections, underscores the challenges faced by healthcare systems.
https://influenza.rki.de/Woch...
COVID-19 News: Sialic acid (SiA) plays a crucial role in the glycosylation of cell membrane surfaces, influencing various physiological and immunological processes. This COVID-19 News report delves into the intricate relationship between dietary xenosialylation and its potential implications on viral infections, specifically focusing on severe outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infections and post-vaccination...
COVID-19 News: As Malaysia grapples with a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases, citizens find themselves increasingly concerned about the potential impact of human vectors from various countries, such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom and Thailand where COVID-19 preventive measures, testing and surveillance are lax, and the escalating situation in Singapore. The surge in h...
Excess Mortality: The specter of excess mortality looms ominously over the United States and the United Kingdom, transcending the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent figures reveal a distressing surge in early deaths, particularly among young adults, necessitating urgent scrutiny from public health officials, insurers, and policymakers. This Excess Mortality news report delves deeper into t...
Medical News: In a groundbreaking stride at the intersection of immunology and cardiovascular health, recent medical research has brought to light a previously undisclosed connection between memory CD8 T cells and atherosclerosis in the aging population. Aging, recognized as a significant risk factor for the perilous accumulation of arterial plaque, not only triggers biological changes but also in...
Reproductive Medicine: In the dynamic landscape of reproductive medicine, the intricate interaction between genetic and environmental factors continues to unveil surprises. While traditional focus has centered on maternal influences during pregnancy, recent research from Texas A&M University, led by Dr Michael Golding, underscores the pivotal role of paternal behaviors, specifically alcohol co...
COVID-19 News: In the quest to understand and combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers from Sapienza University of Rome-Italy and the National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS-Italy, have uncovered a perplexing connection between certain cancer drugs and an increased susceptibility to SA...
U.S. Medical News: In a disconcerting turn of events, Massachusetts finds itself in the grips of an alarming resurgence of Hepatitis A, with a particular impact on vulnerable populations, notably homeless individuals and illicit drug users. The state's Department of Public Health has sounded the alarm following the identification of at least six cases between November 1 and November 29, sparki...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been staggering, with the World Health Organization classifying it as a pandemic, leading to numerous fatalities and hospital admissions worldwide. While the majority of COVID-19 cases are considered mild, severe cases have been associated with various complications, including respiratory failure, septic shock, and multiple organ dysfun...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of unraveling the mysteries surrounding the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine in Moscow, Russia, alongside collaborators from various esteemed institutions, have made a groundbreaking discovery. Their study covered in this COVID-19 News report, ...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has posed unprecedented challenges to global health, leading researchers to delve deep into the molecular intricacies of the virus. Among the critical players in viral entry and immune response is the spike protein, which has now become the focus of an intriguing study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, ...
Medical News: In a startling turn of events, Mumbai, India, finds itself in the grip of a significant outbreak of mumps infections, creating widespread concern, particularly in the city's economically disadvantaged areas. Among the hardest-hit regions is Janta Nagar, a slum in Mankhurd, where residents, including children, are grappling with the viral infection caused by a paramyxovirus.
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COVID-19 News: JN.1 and its sub-lineages are driving a worrisome SARS-CoV-2 surge in Russia with hospitals in Moscow and St. Petersburg running short of hospital beds and outpatient clinics witnessing a constant stream of sick individuals.
According to local Russian COVID-19 News, coverages, data from official Russian sources shows that for the epidemiological week of 49 of 2023 spanning ...
Stringent Healthcare Screenings Should be Imposed On Indian Travelers As Well As Chinese, Singaporeans, British And Other Europeans! If fact considering the current dire situation with regards to the COVID-19 crisis, travel bans should be actually adopted by countries wanting to protect its citizens.
COVID-19 News: Governments and health authorities around the world are having a field day...
COVID-19 News: The relentless global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth numerous challenges, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, continues to reveal intriguing facets of its behavior. Recent research has unveiled a potential reservoir of the virus that may contribute to its persistence and reoccurrence: extracellular vesicles (EVs). These microscopic particles, released by c...
COVID-19 News: The rapidly evolving BA.2.86 variant and its first offspring, JN.1 is evolving and mutating at an unprecedented rate never seen before history of virology! Since its identification in mid-August 2023, the BA.2.86 and its main offspring JN.1 has spawned more than 370 different sub-lineages that have been identified. (Actual numbers could be far much more as due to low genomic surveil...
COVID-19 News: In a concerning turn of events, COVID-19 infections in the Philippines have witnessed a notable surge, escalating by 36 percent over the last week. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a staggering 1,821 new cases, raising the nation's total active cases to 3,876. This surge was documented from December 5 to 11, indicating a significant increase compared to the 1,340 cases re...
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the multifaceted aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Tomsk State University in Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian State Medical University, and the University of Washington in Seattle, USA has unveiled a startling correlation between post-COVID depression and widespread brain demyelination...
Medical News: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has long perplexed researchers due to its heterogeneity and, in about 10% of cases, the absence of a known culprit protein. A groundbreaking study covered in this Medical News report, led by scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, has illuminated this elusive aspect of FTD, identifying a novel pr...
COVID-19 News: In the 48th Epidemiological Week (ME48/2023), Malaysia experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, with the numbers nearly doubling from 3,626 to 6,796 between November 26 and December 2. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan revealed this concerning surge in a recent update, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance among healthcare professionals.
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COVID-19 News: As New Zealand confronts a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health's latest figures reveal a concerning trend with 7880 new cases and 27 additional deaths reported in the past seven days. This surge represents a notable increase from the previous week, which recorded 6656 new cases and 20 deaths. The seven-day rolling average now stands at 999 new cases per day, signalin...
COVID-19 News: Singapore, a country with among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world and a healthcare system that is very vigilant, responsive and highly efficient is at present witnessing a sudden high surge in COVID-19 infections and rising hospitalizations. While Singapore has also strict laws and stringent media censorships to use to manage any kind of health crisis and even expe...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, prompting intensive research to unravel the intricate molecular mechanisms employed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to subvert host defenses. Severe cases of COVID-19 are characterized by a compromised interferon (IFN) response, allowing unchecked viral replicat...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented unprecedented challenges to global health. Understanding the intricate interactions between the virus and host cells is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted at the Versiti Blood Research I...
Glaucoma News: Glaucoma, a pervasive cause of global visual impairment impacting an estimated 80 million individuals, remains a formidable challenge in the realm of public health. Characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve head and subsequent visual field loss, glaucoma is intricately linked to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and steroid-induced ...
COVID-19 News: In an alarming revelation, scientists from the Faculty of Medicine at TOBB University of Economics and Technology in Ankara, Turkey, have issued a dire warning about the insidious, long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the human brain. Despite the World Health Organization's stupid declaration of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 5, 2023, a silent and potentially devastating ...
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, researchers worldwide are striving to deepen our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to pave the way for more effective treatments. A recent groundbreaking study conducted at Boston University in the United States has unraveled a novel aspect of the virus's pathogenicity, shedding light on the critical role played by calreticulin (CALR) in SA...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Obesity, a multifaceted global health challenge, has reached epidemic proportions with over 1.9 billion adults classified as overweight and 650 million as obese, according to the World Health Organization. Lifestyle choices contribute significantly to the rise in obesity, leading researchers worldwide to explore innovative solutions beyond conventional treatments. A groun...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against global public health threats posed by coronaviruses, a groundbreaking study by the University of Bristol has unveiled a promising contender in the form of an HIV drug called Cobicistat. The research covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Cobicistat to serve as a broad-spectrum antiviral, capable of inhibiting various coronavi...
Expect A Situation Worse Than During The Delta Surge In The Next Few Weeks. Hospitalizations And Deaths Expected To Rise Exponentially Along With Severe Long COVID Issues! Besides JN.1, Expect Sudden Emergence Of Other Fast Spreading Sub-lineages Of BA.2.86 and JN.1 That Are More Pathogenic. Surge Also Expected To Last For A Longer Period This Time Round!
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Medical News: In recent months, a specter of health crises has silently descended upon several African nations, with anthrax outbreaks emerging as a particularly potent threat to both human and animal populations. The situation in Zambia is particularly dire, where an alarming 684 cases and four fatalities have been reported, prompting the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare the situation &...
Hospital News: In a shocking incident at Bangchak Hospital in Samut Prakan-Thailand, a one-year-old toddler is fighting for his life after being administered trichloroacetic acid (TCA), a medication typically used to treat warts, instead of the prescribed sleeping aid. The hospital administration confirmed the grave mistake on Saturday, admitting that a pharmacist handed the wrong medication to th...
Medical News: In the relentless pursuit of understanding and combating emerging viruses, a recent discovery has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. A novel phlebovirus variant, manifesting symptoms reminiscent of malaria, has been unearthed in Peru. This new discovery demands a thorough investigation to fathom its potential implications for public health. Initial reports surfaced ini...
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, new revelations about the persistence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, shed light on the intricacies of the human immune response. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institut Pasteur, specializing in HIV, in collaboration with the French public research institute CEA, ha...
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new report suggesting that the new SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages, JN.1, a spawn of the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant that emerged in August 2023 is potentially more transmissible than its predecessors and is also highly immune evasive, causing a significant uptick in COVID-19 in...
COVID-19 News: In a recent and alarming development, Singapore is grappling with the rapid spread of the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which now constitutes a staggering 60 percent of all new COVID-19 infections in the country.
Channel News Asia (CNA), a Singapore government-owned and controlled news outlet, reported this breaking news just two hours ago, highlighting the concerni...
Anti-Aging News: In the ongoing pursuit of strategies to mitigate cognitive decline in aging, a recent study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital has brought cocoa extract supplements into the spotlight. Dr Chirag Vyas, Dr Olivia I. Okereke, Dr Howard Sesso, and Dr JoAnn Manson spearheaded the investigation, focusing on the potential cognitive benefits of cocoa extract among the ...