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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...

Dysfunctions in the Vagus Nerve, Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and Mitochondria Underlie the Complexities of Long COVID

Nikhil Prasad Dec 14, 2024 11 days ago

Medical News: Long COVID is a complex and often debilitating condition that continues to affect millions of people worldwide. Defined by lingering symptoms lasting for months - or even years - after recovery from the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, it has become a global health concern. The symptoms of long COVID range from fatigue and brain fog to respiratory issues and cardiac dysfunction, affecti...

U.S. NIH Study Finds That SARS-CoV-2 Infection of the Salivary Glands Causes Weakening of Antifungal Defenses

Nikhil Prasad Dec 14, 2024 11 days ago

Medical News: Researchers have uncovered critical insights into how SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, affects oral health. Conducted by teams from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-USA and the University of Maryland-USA, this groundbreaking study highlights how SARS-CoV-2 infection compromises salivary gland functions, leading to a decrease in an important antifungal protein ca...

Czech Republic Scientists Discover the Zymogenic Form of the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease for Drug Targeting

Nikhil Prasad Dec 14, 2024 11 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study by scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Charles University, and the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague introduces a new avenue in COVID-19 treatment. The research focuses on the zymogenic (inactive precursor) form of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro), a pivotal enzyme in the virus&...

Researchers Warn That COVID-19 May Contribute to the Development of Thyroid Cancer

Nikhil Prasad Dec 14, 2024 11 days ago

Medical News: Polish researchers from Wroclaw Medical University, alongside colleagues from the Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, have proposed a startling hypothesis that COVID-19 could play a role in the development of thyroid cancer. This groundbreaking revelation has emerged from a comprehensive review. The study review...

67.9 Percent of Patients Who Had Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia Have Evidence of Fibrosis Three Months After Discharge

Nikhil Prasad Dec 14, 2024 11 days ago

Medical News: The Impact of COVID-19 Beyond Recovery The COVID-19 pandemic has not only brought a wave of acute illnesses but also a range of persistent health challenges. One of the most concerning long-term effects is post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis - a condition where scarring in the lungs can impair respiratory function. Researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila and ...

Key Predictors of Sepsis in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Dec 13, 2024 12 days ago

Medical-News: A recent investigation, conducted jointly by researchers from Mansoura University and Kafr Elsheikh Chest Hospital in Egypt, sheds light on one of the most alarming complications in COVID-19 cases: sepsis. Sepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by the body's uncontrolled response to infection, remains a critical challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. This Medical New...

The Core Network in SARS-CoV-2 and Its Role in RNA Binding

Nikhil Prasad Dec 13, 2024 12 days ago

Medical News: Scientists from Goethe University in Frankfurt, Columbia University in New York, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron in Hamburg, and the University of Greifswald have unraveled critical insights into the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. This protein, essential for the virus’ RNA genome processing, plays a pivotal role in the virus’ ability to survive, replicate, and spread. ...

Post COVID-19 Depression and Its Links to TNF-Alpha

Nikhil Prasad Dec 13, 2024 12 days ago

Medical News: Understanding Post COVID Depression The COVID-19 pandemic has left a significant impact on both physical and mental health across the globe. While much attention has been given to the respiratory and systemic effects of the virus, emerging research highlights the psychological aftermath, particularly depression, in individuals recovering from the illness. A study conducted by resear...

German Doctors Warn That Those Having or Had COVID-19 Should be Careful When Using a Sauna

Nikhil Prasad Dec 12, 2024 13 days ago

Medical News: For centuries, sauna bathing has been celebrated as a therapeutic practice that promotes relaxation and health benefits. Across the world, millions frequent saunas to relieve stress, enhance vascular health, and soothe aching muscles. However, a recent case report from Germany reveals that sauna use might pose serious health risks for individuals who currently have or have recently r...

Harvard Scientists Warn That Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Variants Challenges mRNA Vaccines

Nikhil Prasad Dec 12, 2024 13 days ago

Medical News: As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, researchers have delved deeper into understanding how the virus evolves and escapes immunity provided by vaccines. A study spearheaded by teams from prestigious institutions such as the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brown University sheds light on this pressing issue. ...

Illinois Study Finds That COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Prevent Long COVID Neurological Issues

Nikhil Prasad Dec 12, 2024 13 days ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, has revealed that COVID-19 vaccines do not appear to prevent neurological manifestations of long COVID. The findings challenge earlier assumptions about the protective role of vaccines against long-term complications of SARS-CoV-2, especially in the context o...

SARS-CoV-2 Infections and COVID-19 Vaccines Increase Risk of Myositis-Specific and Myositis-Associated Autoantibodies

Nikhil Prasad Dec 12, 2024 13 days ago

Medical News: COVID-19 has been the centerpiece of global health concerns since its emergence in 2019, but new findings suggest its implications extend beyond acute respiratory issues. According to a new groundbreaking study, both COVID-19 infections and vaccines are linked to an increased risk of developing myositis-specific autoantibodies (MSAs) and myositis-associated autoantibodies (MAAs). Con...

Assessing Peripheral and Organ Perfusion to Identify High-Risk COVID-19 Patients

Nikhil Prasad Dec 12, 2024 13 days ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, with severe cases often resulting in life-threatening complications such as organ failure and respiratory distress. Researchers from the Military Institute of Medicine-National Research Institute in Warsaw, Poland, conducted a groundbreaking study to assess the role of peripheral and organ perfusi...