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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...

ADAM17 inhibitors show promise in blocking SARS-CoV-2 virus entry

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from the University of Ferrara and University of Pisa in Italy have discovered a new antiviral approach using ADAM17 inhibitors to hinder the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The Role of ADAM17 in SARS-CoV-2 Infection A groundbreaking study has identified ADAM17, also known as tumor necrosis factor-α-converting enzyme (TACE), as a key...

New study reveals oral markers may predict COVID-19 disease course

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)-USA, has unveiled that oral responses to SARS-CoV-2 could play a key role in predicting the early progression of COVID-19. The study focuses on oral biomarkers as a non-invasive, early indicator of the disease. By analyzing the presence of the virus and related immune responses ...

COVID-19 and the mystery of CD68-negative cardiac histiocytoses

Nikhil Prasad Sep 20, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from various leading Russian institutions have uncovered a link between extremely rare CD68-negative histiocytoses and COVID-19. This study focuses on four intriguing cases of cardiac involvement in patients with histiocytoses, a condition where abnormal histiocytes - immune cells originating from monocytes - accumulate in body tissues. These cases have raised significant...

Traditional Chinese medicine formulation called Fufang Yinhua Jiedu granules shows promise in COVID-19 treatment

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 4 months ago

TCM News: In the relentless battle against COVID-19, researchers are exploring a range of treatments. One potential solution, Fufang Yinhua Jiedu (FFYH) granules (Also known as Fufang Xiling Jiedu and available in capsule formats), has recently caught the attention of the scientific community. FFYH granules, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have shown promising results in treating mil...

Long COVID study shows persistent T-cell responses over two years

Nilkhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 4 months ago

Long COVID News: Scientists from various prestigious institutions have been working diligently to understand how long COVID affects the immune system, especially focusing on SARS-CoV-2-specific CD8+ T cells. These researchers have now uncovered valuable information about how these critical immune cells behave in people suffering from long COVID, and their findings could provide a new perspective o...

New study finds no link between mast cells and Long-COVID symptoms

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 4 months ago

Long COVID News: Long-COVID, a condition affecting individuals long after their recovery from an initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, continues to perplex medical researchers. With symptoms that can linger for months, if not years, long-COVID presents as a multi-organ disorder. Those affected often experience a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfuncti...

The role of host genes IFNAR2 and TYK2 in COVID-19 disease severity

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: How your genes may influence your response to COVID-19 As the world continues to navigate the ongoing impact of COVID-19, scientists are still working to understand why the disease affects people differently. While some recover quickly, others face severe or even fatal consequences. In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered crucial links between specific genes and the se...

How T cells and IL-2 drive dangerous immune reactions in COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Sep 19, 2024 4 months ago

Medical News: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant focus on understanding the virus's behavior and its effects on the human immune system. While the virus affects people differently, one of the major complications seen in severe cases is a condition known as Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). CRS can result in a life-threatening inflammatory response, leading to organ damage and even d...