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Coronavirus News is a section dedicated to the new coronavirus that is causing an epidemic in China and fast spreading globally. The strain of coronavirus called Covid-19 or also commonly called the Wuhan coronavirus is genetically more potent and faster spreading than the SARS coronavirus. Currently teams are working to develop a new vaccine for this new coronavirus while other teams are trying t...

A Clinical Overview of Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Jan 24, 2025 14 hours ago

Medical News: Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is a rare yet significant autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of persistent antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) in combination with clinical manifestations such as recurrent blood clots in veins and arteries, pregnancy complications, and other non-thrombotic symptoms. With advancements in medical research, our understanding of this complex...

Understanding the Immune Response to COVID-19 as a Potential Recall Reaction Susceptible to Immune Memory

Nikhil Prasad Jan 24, 2025 15 hours ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study has unveiled new insights into the immune response to COVID-19, shedding light on why some cases are more severe than others. Researchers from Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellvitge University Hospital, Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, and Erasmus Uni...

Japanese Study Finds That COVID-19 Disrupts Spermatogenesis, Global Reproductive Rates at Risk

Nikhil Prasad Jan 24, 2025 16 hours ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study by researchers from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine and Kobe City Medical Center West Hospital in Japan has revealed how COVID-19 disrupts spermatogenesis - the process of sperm production - potentially placing global reproductive rates at risk. As the world navigates the aftermath of the pandemic, this Medical News report sheds light on alarming fi...

Case Study Highlights That COVID-19 Can Cause Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Those with Genetic Predispositions

Nikhil Prasad Jan 24, 2025 20 hours ago

Medical News: Introduction to a Rare Case of aHUS Triggered by COVID-19 In a groundbreaking medical case, researchers from Gifu University’s Department of Pediatrics and Advanced Critical Care Center, along with Gifu University Hospital in Japan, have shed light on a rare but alarming connection between COVID-19 and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). This rare disorder is characteri...

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Interacts with Cytoskeletal Proteins, Potentially Disrupting Normal Cellular Functions

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 1 day ago

Medical News: Researchers from the Institut Systématique Évolution Biodiversité (ISYEB) at Sorbonne Université and the Université de Versailles Saint Quentin in France have uncovered intriguing insights into how the SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) protein interacts with human proteins. Their study, aimed at understanding the intricate dynamics of viral infection, sheds ligh...

UK Study Finds That Emerging SARS-Co-2 Subgenomic RNAs Drive Immune Evasion and Viral Fitness

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Recent groundbreaking research sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to adapt and evolve. A team of researchers from prominent institutions, including The Francis Crick Institute in London, the University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, University College London, and others, has explored the emergence of subgenomic RNAs in SARS-CoV-2. ...

SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein Affects Cellular Defense by Targeting the Nonsense-Mediated mRNA Decay (NMD) Pathway

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: The world continues to study the intricate ways in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, interacts with human cellular systems. A recent investigation sheds light on how the virus's nucleocapsid protein (Np) interferes with cellular defense mechanisms, particularly targeting the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathway. The study, a collaborative ef...

French Study Uncovers Impact of COVID-19 on Thyroid Function Tests and the Prevalence of Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Since its emergence in late 2019, COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges to global health systems. While much of the focus has been on respiratory complications, the virus’s potential to impact other bodily systems, including the thyroid, has been a growing area of research. A new study conducted by researchers from the University Hospital of Nancy in France and the Un...

Study Finds That Persistent Post-COVID Headaches Are Due to Neuroinflammation

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: Post-COVID-19 syndrome, often referred to as "long COVID," has become an alarming health issue, with persistent headaches emerging as one of its most troubling symptoms. A recent pilot case-control study from Egypt has provided critical insights into the nature of these headaches, shedding light on their possible cause - neuroinflammation. Conducted by researchers from the ...

Scientists Alarmingly Discover That COVID-19 Disrupts Osteoblast Differentiation!

Nikhil Prasad Jan 23, 2025 2 days ago

Medical News: A New Perspective on Bone Health Post COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the global landscape, with effects on health systems, economies, and human lives. While much attention has been given to respiratory complications, recent research has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus - the causative agent of COVID-19 - extends its reach to other organ systems, including t...

Doctors in China Warn That COVID-19 Can Cause Macular Damage

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: A recent clinical case study conducted by researchers from Xi’an BRIGHT Eye Hospital Group Co Ltd and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, sheds light on a rare yet significant ocular complication associated with COVID-19. The report, which examined two cases of macular damage linked to the novel coronavirus, co...

Activation of Endogenous Retroviruses and Its Role in COVID-19 Immunopathology

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has unveiled a potentially critical mechanism contributing to the severe immune responses observed in COVID-19 patients. The study, led by Dr. Reia Yoshida and Dr. Hitoshi Ohtani from the Department of Animal Sciences, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, focuses on the activation of evolutionarily young endo...

Neuropsychological and Cognitive Impairments in Long COVID and POTS

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: A recent study delves into the complex relationship between long COVID (LC) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), focusing on their shared neuropsychological impairments. Conducted by a team from the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, this research offers a comparative analysis of cognitive performance in LC, POTS, and healthy control groups. Neuropsychologic...

Malaysian Researchers Find That Long COVID Individuals Are Likely to Have Executive Function Deficits and Altered Brains

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have turned their attention to the lingering effects of the virus on survivors. Among these effects, long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks post-infection, has emerged as a critical health challenge. A recent study highlights how long COVID affec...

Doctors from Texas Warn That Post COVID-19 Individuals Are More Susceptible to Coccidioidomycosis Infections

Nikhil Prasad Jan 22, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: An Alarming Link Between COVID-19 and Fungal Infections In a significant medical revelation, physicians from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas-USA have highlighted a disturbing trend: individuals recovering from COVID-19 may be at a heightened risk for coccidioidomycosis infections, commonly referred to as Valley Fever. This fungal disease, caused by the inhalation of Coccidioide...

COVID-19 Causes Elevation of Hepcidin Levels, Disrupts Erythropoiesis, Induces Inflammation, and Alters Iron Metabolism

Nikhil Prasad Jan 21, 2025 3 days ago

Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has revealed a myriad of complications beyond respiratory issues, delving deep into the realm of hematological disruptions. A recent study, conducted by Italian researchers from the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma and the University of Pavia, sheds light on the intricate pathways by which COVI...

COVID-19 and POLG-Related Mitochondrial Disease

Nikhil Prasad Jan 21, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: Introduction to Mitochondrial Diseases and Viral Triggers In a recent case study, a six-year-old girl presented with severe health complications following a COVID-19 infection, revealing a genetic predisposition to a rare mitochondrial disorder known as Alpers-Huttenlocher syndrome (AHS). This case offers insights into how viral infections, especially COVID-19, can act as triggers fo...

Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitor Sivelestat for COVID-19-Induced ARDS

Nikhil Prasad Jan 21, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: A recent multicenter study has brought fresh hope in the fight against COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers investigated the use of a neutrophil elastase inhibitor called Sivelestat, examining its impact on oxygenation and overall survival in critically ill patients. This groundbreaking study, conducted across 14 hospitals in Jilin Province, China,...

How TLR10 Modulates Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 in Lung Cells

Nikhil Prasad Jan 21, 2025 4 days ago

Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has brought an urgent need to understand how our immune system responds to the virus. Researchers from the University of Ljubljana’s Biotechnical Faculty in Slovenia conducted a groundbreaking study focusing on the role of Toll-like receptor 10 (TLR10), a less-known player in our immune system, in regulating immune responses d...

Thailand Medical Study Warns That Excess Death Rates Involving Children Are Rising After Termination of COVID-19 Surveillance

Nikhil Prasad Jan 21, 2025 4 days ago

Thailand Medical: A concerning trend has emerged in Thailand, with leading medical researchers reporting a sharp increase in child mortality rates following the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from a detailed study conducted by the Department of Pediatrics at Khon Kaen University and the Research Program in Pediatrics, the findings reveal critical insights into the effects of the pandemic and subsequen...

U.S. NIH Discovers New Potential Antivirals Against SARS-CoV-2 Involving p97 Inhibitors

Nikhil Prasad Jan 20, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Drug Design-USA and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health-USA have unveiled groundbreaking findings regarding the antiviral potential of p97 inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2. The study sheds light on how these inhibitors may not only provide signi...

Long Term Cognitive and Autonomic Effects of COVID-19 in Young Adults

Nikhil Prasad Jan 20, 2025 5 days ago

Medical-News: The COVID-19 pandemic, driven by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has profoundly impacted the world since its onset in late 2019. While the immediate effects of the illness have been extensively studied, researchers have increasingly turned their focus toward the long-term consequences that linger even after recovery from the acute phase. This growing area of investigation is particularly relev...

Canadian Scientists Uncover How Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Detect SARS-CoV-2

Nikhil Prasad Jan 20, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Scientists from Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, and Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal have unraveled a critical immune process in SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing a deeper understanding of how our innate immunity responds to the virus. This Medical News report delves into their groundbreaking discovery, shedding light on how pla...

Using Selenium to Treat Multi-Organ Fibrosis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 20, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Selenium (Se), an essential trace element, plays a pivotal role in maintaining various physiological functions in the human body. It contributes to the regulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular metabolism. This Medical News report explores groundbreaking findings on the potential of selenium and its related compounds in combating multi-organ fibrosis, a serious condi...

PROTACs, New Antiviral Approach to Combatting Viruses

Nikhil Prasad Jan 20, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: Proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) are emerging as an innovative frontier in antiviral treatments. These heterobifunctional molecules function by degrading target proteins via the ubiquitin–proteasome system. Unlike conventional inhibitors, PROTACs operate catalytically, enabling efficient target protein degradation even at very low concentrations. They are effective in n...

Media in Pakistan Reporting Surge in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations While Also Announcing the First Case of HMPV

Nikhil Prasad Jan 19, 2025 5 days ago

Medical News: As winter grips Pakistan, a noticeable surge in COVID-19 cases has emerged, particularly in Karachi. Local media outlets have reported that 25 to 30 percent of patients presenting with cold and cough symptoms are testing positive for COVID-19. Professor Saeed Khan, an infectious disease expert at Dow Hospital, has observed an increase in cases involving common symptoms such as cold, ...

Astragalus Mongholicus Efficacy in Stroke Recovery

Nikhil Prasad Jan 19, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: A Traditional Remedy for a Modern Challenge Stroke continues to pose a significant health challenge globally, with over 12 million new cases reported annually. Among these, ischemic strokes account for the majority, affecting 62.4% of patients. The advent of the COVID-19 Era has also seen an exponential rise in stroke incidences as many studies have now confirmed that SARS-CoV-2 cau...

Regulatory T Cells and Cytokines in Post COVID Lung Damage and Idiopathic Fibrosis

Nikhil Prasad Jan 19, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: Understanding the Connection Between Two Serious Lung Conditions The devastating impact of COVID-19 has gone beyond the acute phase of the disease, leaving many survivors grappling with long-term complications. Among the most concerning of these is post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis (PCLF), which bears similarities to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a severe chronic lung disease. ...

Researchers from China Explore the Connection Between Prostatic Diseases and COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 19, 2025 6 days ago

Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our understanding of health, sparking widespread research into how pre-existing conditions affect the severity of the virus. Prostatic diseases - including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer - are among the most common conditions in men, especially as they age. A recent study led by researchers from Anhui Med...

French Doctors Find That Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Can Enhance Immune Recovery in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Jan 18, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the consequences of COVID-19, researchers are looking into innovative methods to improve outcomes for critically ill patients. One such approach, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), has shown promise in helping to restore immune function in individuals suffering from severe COVID-19. This Medical News report focuses on findings from a clinical tr...

Italian Study Reveals How to Boost Immunity with Antioxidants Against COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 18, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: The global COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has reshaped healthcare priorities worldwide. A significant complication of the disease is pneumonia, particularly in moderate to severe cases, often leading to hospitalizations. Research has shown that a major contributor to disease severity is oxidative stress - a state where harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) over...

Singapore Scientists Offer Groundbreaking Insights into How Respiratory Microbiomes Shift During Influenza and COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 18, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: Unveiling the Microbial Communities in Respiratory Health and Disease Respiratory microbiomes - the diverse colonies of microorganisms residing in the nasal and respiratory tracts - are gaining attention as critical players in health and disease. These microbiomes include bacteria, viruses, and fungi that coexist with their human hosts, influencing immune responses, disease suscepti...

New Insights into SARS-CoV-2 NSP12 Activity

Nikhil Prasad Jan 18, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, and several other prestigious institutions has unveiled critical insights into the activity of NSP12, a key protein in the replication machinery of SARS-CoV-2. This Medical News report delves into the vital role of NSP12 and how its inter...

Indian Study Unveils Protein Changes in Lung Cells in Response to SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a

Nikhil Prasad Jan 18, 2025 7 days ago

Medical News: Researchers from prominent Indian institutions, including Banaras Hindu University’s Institute of Medical Sciences, the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, and the Delhi School of Public Health at the University of Delhi, have uncovered significant insights into how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, manipulates the protein landscape of human lung cel...

Scientists in China Discover That Glycyrrhetinic Acid Targets SARS-CoV-2 Fusion Peptides

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic, primarily invades human cells by utilizing its spike protein to bind to the ACE2 receptors on cell membranes. A specific region of the spike protein, called the fusion peptide (FP), plays a crucial role in this process. Located between residues 815-828, the FP sequence is conserved across coronaviruses and is vital f...

Mild COVID-19 Causes Palpitations and Altered Hematological Parameters

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and the Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, China, explores a fascinating aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic - the link between hematological parameters and palpitations in mild COVID-19 cases. The study examines how mild infections impact cardiovascular symptoms without causing significant myocardial damage. Th...

Immune and Antioxidant Responses in Young Patients with COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: Understanding COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has shown diverse impacts on global health. While older adults and those with underlying conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness, children and adolescents often experience mild symptoms or remain asymptomatic. To better understand why younger populations, show this resilience, resea...

Medications for POTS Management, A Valuable Reference for Long COVID Sufferers

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complex condition impacting the autonomic nervous system, which governs involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and blood pressure. It primarily manifests as an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing, often accompanied by symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, and cognitive difficulties. Affecting about 1% of th...

Differences in Long COVID Olfactory Loss and Other Postviral Olfactory Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic left countless people around the world grappling with lingering symptoms long after the acute infection subsided. Among these, long-term olfactory dysfunction - or smell loss - has become a significant concern. A recent study by researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the China-Japan Friendship Hospital provides new insights into the differen...

French and Italian Researchers Unveil the Role of Caspase-1 in COVID-19-Associated Lung Injury

Nikhil Prasad Jan 17, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Aix-Marseille Université, INSERM, and INRAE in France, along with the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy, have delved deep into the biological mechanisms underlying severe COVID-19-induced lung damage. The study focused on the activation of Caspase-1, an enzyme intricately linked to inflammatory p...

Unexplained Breast Growth After Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, a Unique Case of Gigantomastia

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 8 days ago

Medical News: What Is Gigantomastia? Gigantomastia is an exceedingly rare medical condition characterized by rapid and extreme growth of breast tissue. While the causes are not completely understood, medical science attributes it to three main factors: idiopathic (spontaneous and without known cause), hormonal imbalances, or as a reaction to certain drugs. Recent attention has turned to reports o...

Medical Researchers from Ohio Find That Vitamin K2 and D3 Can Help Provide Relief for Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID, a condition persisting for months after recovering from a SARS-CoV-2 infection, has left many struggling with unexplained symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation are common complaints, and there are currently no FDA-approved treatments for this syndrome. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and Ohio State University have joined forces to investigate whe...

Distinct Immune Responses to RSV and SARS-CoV-2 in Infants

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: A recent study conducted by researchers from The Jackson Laboratory, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Baylor Institute for Immunology Research in America, has unveiled significant differences in how infants respond to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 infections. These findings offer critical insights into the immune mechanisms a...

Japanese Study Finds That Ficus Pumila L. Extract Boosts Insulin Secretion and Insulin Resistance in Post-COVID-19 Diabetes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: Diabetes has emerged as one of the alarming aftereffects of COVID-19. Researchers have observed a growing trend of individuals developing diabetes after contracting the virus, even in cases with mild to moderate symptoms. Understanding and treating this form of diabetes, which mimics type 2 diabetes mellitus but originates from COVID-19 complications, has become a global medical prio...

Russian Scientist Uncover How SARS-CoV-2 Fusion Peptides Disrupt Host Cell Membranes

Nikhil Prasad Jan 16, 2025 9 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study from researchers at the Research Institute for Systems Biology and Medicine (RISBM) in Moscow, Russia, has shed light on how the SARS-CoV-2 virus gains entry into human cells. The research explores the role of the FP1 segment of the virus's spike protein, which plays a crucial role in destabilizing cell membranes, ultimately aiding the virus in its entry. ...

Rising Cases of Flu and COVID-19 in Virginia

Nikhil Prasad Jan 15, 2025 9 days ago

U.S. Medical News: An Unusual Start to the Flu Season Health experts in Virginia are observing a later-than-usual surge in influenza and COVID-19 cases this year. According to Tracey Odachowski, System Director for Infection Prevention and Control at Sentara Health, infection rates have spiked roughly two weeks later than the typical timeline for flu season. While the rates are consistent with an...